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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many whale boats does the crew of the Essex lose after the first encounter with two whales in Chapter 3?
(a) One.
(b) None.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

2. When the men are close enough to attack the whale, what is used in order to pierce its vital organs?
(a) A knife.
(b) An oar.
(c) A lance.
(d) A harpoon.

3. Whose idea is it to stop keeping track of the longitude in Chapter 7?
(a) Joy.
(b) Nickerson.
(c) Chase.
(d) Pollard.

4. How experienced is Benjamin Lawrence in harpooning whales?
(a) He has over ten years of experience.
(b) This is his third whaling trip.
(c) This is his fourth whaling trip.
(d) He is a novice.

5. How far away from the first whale sighted do the men position themselves in the boats?
(a) One mile.
(b) Ten feet.
(c) Ten miles.
(d) One foot.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of whale attacks Pollard's boat in Chapter 7?

2. How do the men on Pollard's boat respond to the whale's attack?

3. As the frustrations grow on the Essex, what complaint do the men bring to Pollard at the end of Chapter 3?

4. Which direction is Chase's boat floating in Chapter 11?

5. How does Pollard initially respond to the suggestion of drawing a lot in Chapter 11?

(see the answer key)

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