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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What surprises Nickerson about Chase while they are on the sea?
(a) Chase does not talk to anyone but the captain.
(b) Chase does not appear to understand how a ship works.
(c) Chase has a mild-mannered approach to assigning tasks.
(d) Chase uses force to see that his orders are followed.

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

4. What do Pollard and Daniel Russell, the captain of the Aurora, discuss in Chapter 4?
(a) The remaining time of the Aurora's trip.
(b) The remaining time of the Essex's trip.
(c) The discovery of other whaling boats off the coast.
(d) The discovery of a new whaling ground.

5. Which one of the Galapagos Islands is the crew of the Essex on when they discover a leak in the ship?
(a) Culpepper Island.
(b) Tower Island.
(c) Hood Island.
(d) Barrington Island.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not included in the list of supplies that are loaded onto the Essex as it prepares for the journey in Chapter 1?

2. What is the first thing that the captain and crew of the Dauphin notice when they see the smaller boat?

3. How many men normally would attempt to approach, harpoon, and kill the whale?

4. How experienced is Benjamin Lawrence in harpooning whales?

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

(see the answer key)

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