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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which provisions does the crew of the Essex plan to purchase at the Azores?
(a) Vegetables, livestock, and weapons.
(b) Vegetables and weapons.
(c) Livestock and weapons.
(d) Vegetables and livestock.

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

3. How long does the average hunt for a sperm whale take?
(a) Six months to a year.
(b) One to two months.
(c) One to two years.
(d) Two to three years.

4. How many masts does the Essex have as it sets sail in Chapter 2?
(a) Three.
(b) Four.
(c) Five.
(d) Two.

5. When does the loading of the Essex begin?
(a) July 15.
(b) August 15.
(c) July 5.
(d) August 5.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are sailors paid?

2. In what year does the story take place in?

3. How many miles does it take the crew to set and trim the sails of the Essex?

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

5. How long are the shifts that each man serves on watching the decks during the evenings in Chapter 2?

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