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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which fictional novel was inspired by the sinking of the Essex?
(a) 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.
(b) Moby Dick.
(c) Treasure Island.
(d) The Cruel Sea.

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

3. What is the first thing that the captain and crew of the Dauphin notice when they see the smaller boat?
(a) The men on the ship.
(b) A fire.
(c) The bones on the ship.
(d) A flag.

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

5. How much can sperm whales weigh?
(a) Six hundred pounds.
(b) Twelve hundred tons.
(c) Twelve hundred pounds.
(d) Sixty tons.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the Preface, what is the primary reason for whale hunting?

2. 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?

3. How many whaleboats are loaded onto the Essex in Chapter 1?

4. On which country's coast is the Dauphin traveling when it spots the smaller boat?

5. What is Nickerson's response to the captain's approach in introducing himself to the crew?

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