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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much money does each member of the Constellation give to the recovery of Chase, Nickerson, and Lawrence?
(a) Two dollars.
(b) One dollar.
(c) Two dollars and fifty cents.
(d) One dollar and fifty cents.

2. How far off the coast of New England is Nantucket located?
(a) Forty- three miles.
(b) Forty- two miles.
(c) Thirty- four miles.
(d) Twenty- four miles.

3. How many men are in the small boat when it is first mentioned in the preface?
(a) Five.
(b) Two.
(c) Eight.
(d) Fifteen.

4. How is Pollard informed to set sail?
(a) He leaves according to the weather patterns.
(b) He receives a letter.
(c) He is told directly by the owners of the ship.
(d) He is told by a messenger.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How much water do the men collect on December 23?

2. What does the whale do after hitting the Essex below the anchor in Chapter 5?

3. What type of fish surround Chase's boat in Chapter 8?

4. Whose idea is it to stop keeping track of the longitude in Chapter 7?

5. Why does Chase hesitate to attack the giant whale when it resurfaces on the starboard after the collision?

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