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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year does the story take place in?
(a) 1801.
(b) 1810.
(c) 1812.
(d) 1821.

2. When did English settlers begin arriving in Nantucket?
(a) 1659.
(b) 1695.
(c) 1653.
(d) 1635.

3. As described in the Preface, in which ocean are the whales hunted?
(a) Pacific.
(b) Indian.
(c) Atlantic.
(d) Arctic.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How far off the coast of New England is Nantucket located?

2. How is Pollard informed to set sail?

3. How many people live in Nantucket in 1819?

4. How old is Captain George Pollard, Jr. when he boards the Essex in Chapter 2?

5. How do Pollard and Chase react to the way the men take the Essex out to sea?

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