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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Before his first whale kill, how many large mammals did Nickerson kill on Nantucket?
(a) An average amount.
(b) None.
(c) Many.
(d) Very few.

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

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

4. Which one of the Galapagos Islands is the crew of the Essex on when they discover a leak in the ship?
(a) Culpepper Island.
(b) Barrington Island.
(c) Tower Island.
(d) Hood Island.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes Chase's boat to get a hole in it as they approach another whale on November 20?

2. Which well known island is mentioned in Chapter 6 as a part of the Society Islands that the Nantucketers should have known about?

3. What time does Chase order the men to prepare the ship for whaling in Chapter 2?

4. Why does Chase hesitate to attack the giant whale when it resurfaces on the starboard after the collision?

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

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