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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1810, how many women over the age of twenty- three are widowed?
(a) Almost a quarter.
(b) Over a quarter.
(c) Almost half.
(d) Over half.

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

3. How many people live in Nantucket in 1819?
(a) Eight thousand people.
(b) Seven thousand people.
(c) Five thousand people.
(d) Six thousand people.

4. How far away from the first whale sighted do the men position themselves in the boats?
(a) One foot.
(b) Ten feet.
(c) Ten miles.
(d) One mile.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What surprises Nickerson about Chase while they are on the sea?

2. How are sailors paid?

3. Where is the first whale spotted in Chapter 3?

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

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

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