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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is the whale towed back to the ship after it is killed in Chapter 3?
(a) Head first.
(b) On its back.
(c) Tail first.
(d) On its side.

2. In 1810, how many women over the age of twenty- three are widowed?
(a) Almost half.
(b) Over a quarter.
(c) Almost a quarter.
(d) Over half.

3. After being damaged in the storm, who encourages Pollard to continue with the trip instead of returning to Nantucket?
(a) Only Joy.
(b) Chase and Joy.
(c) Only Chase.
(d) Nickerson and Joy.

4. What is Nickerson's response to the captain's approach in introducing himself to the crew?
(a) He is confused.
(b) He is surprised.
(c) He is impressed.
(d) He is inspired.

5. How are sailors paid?
(a) According to their time at sea for each trip.
(b) According to how many whales they have killed.
(c) According to their rank.
(d) According to how many whales they have killed and captured.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long is it in between whale sightings in Chapter 3?

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

3. When did English settlers begin arriving in Nantucket?

4. How many men are in the small boat when it is first mentioned in the preface?

5. How many whale boats does the crew of the Essex lose after the first encounter with two whales in Chapter 3?

(see the answer key)

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