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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What discovery does the crew make on November 26?
(a) They are very close to South America.
(b) They are sailing towards South America.
(c) They are sailing parallel to South America.
(d) They sailed past South America.

2. Why is it difficult for the Surry to land on Henderson Island during the rescue of the men?
(a) The boat is too damaged.
(b) The coral is too dangerous.
(c) The rain is too heavy.
(d) The wind is too strong.

3. What do the men begin losing on their first morning on the island?
(a) Their sense of smell.
(b) Their ability to speak.
(c) Their ability to see.
(d) Their sense of direction.

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

5. What happens to Hendricks' boat on January 14?
(a) It runs out of provisions.
(b) It capsizes.
(c) It catches fire.
(d) It starts leaking.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does the average hunt for a sperm whale take?

2. What causes Chase's boat to get a hole in it as they approach another whale on November 20?

3. How many people live in Nantucket in 1819?

4. How many miles west of the Galapagos is the Essex on November 2, 1820?

5. How long is the huge whale that appears off the port bow in Chapter 5?

(see the answer key)

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