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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many miles does it take the crew to set and trim the sails of the Essex?
(a) Less than nine.
(b) More than nine.
(c) More than eleven.
(d) More than ten.

2. How long does it take the Essex to round Cape Horn in Chapter 4?
(a) One week.
(b) One month.
(c) One day.
(d) One hour.

3. Before his first whale kill, how many large mammals did Nickerson kill on Nantucket?
(a) Many.
(b) An average amount.
(c) Very few.
(d) None.

4. When does the loading of the Essex begin?
(a) July 5.
(b) August 15.
(c) July 15.
(d) August 5.

5. After stopping at the Cape Verde Islands in Chapter 3, how many spare whale boats does the Essex now have?
(a) One.
(b) Two.
(c) Four.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which fictional novel was inspired by the sinking of the Essex?

2. How much can sperm whales weigh?

3. When does the Essex sail towards the Galapagos Islands in Chapter 4?

4. Which of the following is not included in the list of troubles that the bad weather causes for the Essex in Chapter 4?

5. As described in the Preface, in which ocean are the whales hunted?

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