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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the men do with Cole when he begins ranting incoherently?
(a) They place him on a board.
(b) They knock him unconscious.
(c) They attempt to reason with him.
(d) They throw him overboard.

2. Which of the following is not taken by the crew as the Essex sinks in Chapter 5?
(a) Fish.
(b) Pistols.
(c) Freshwater.
(d) Tools.

3. What allows a sperm whale the ability to survive a head on collision with a boat?
(a) It's tail acts as a stabilizer to minimize the impact.
(b) It's head is shaped like a battering ram.
(c) It's body is designed to absorb tremendous shock.
(d) It's speed makes it impervious to the impact.

4. How many men normally would attempt to approach, harpoon, and kill the whale?
(a) Four.
(b) Two.
(c) Six.
(d) Eight.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. While repairing the Essex's leak, what else do the men gather in Chapter 4?

2. What does Chase put in each boat at the beginning of Chapter 10?

3. What year is it when Chapter 12 begins?

4. On January 26, how many men are in Chase's boat?

5. Who is the first person chosen at the end of Chapter 11 when the lot is drawn?

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