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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where is the first whale spotted in Chapter 3?
(a) Just before Rio De Janeiro.
(b) Halfway between Rio De Janeiro and Buenos Aires.
(c) At Buenos Aires.
(d) After Buenos Aires.

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

4. As the frustrations grow on the Essex, what complaint do the men bring to Pollard at the end of Chapter 3?
(a) Less sleep time.
(b) More chores on the ship.
(c) Smaller food portions.
(d) Unfair treatment by the first and second mate.

5. If the Essex returns with sufficient product, how much money is Thomas Nickerson expecting to make from the trip?
(a) Two hundred and fifty dollars.
(b) One hundred dollars.
(c) One hundred and fifty dollars.
(d) Two hundred dollars.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. What shape are the sails of the Essex?

3. As described in Chapter 3, what does each whale boat contain?

4. How many men normally would attempt to approach, harpoon, and kill the whale?

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

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