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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When is land finally spotted at the end of Chapter 8?
(a) December 17.
(b) December 16.
(c) December 18.
(d) December 19.

2. While repairing the Essex's leak, what else do the men gather in Chapter 4?
(a) Snakes.
(b) Iguanas.
(c) Tortoises.
(d) Lizards.

3. How many men are in the small boat when it is first mentioned in the preface?
(a) Fifteen.
(b) Five.
(c) Eight.
(d) Two.

4. Why does Joy request to be transferred to the captain's boat when he is close to dying?
(a) To die among Nantucketers.
(b) There is a doctor on the captain's boat.
(c) To die next to the captain.
(d) The captain's boat has more food.

5. What is the name given to the event of a harpooned whale dragging a boat at high speeds?
(a) Nantucket pull through.
(b) Nantucket drag along.
(c) Nantucket speeder.
(d) Nantucket sleigh ride.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many days worth of food does Chase's boat have at the start of Chapter 12?

2. Why is the crew concerned about the Marquesas?

3. When is Pollard's boat sighted again in Chapter 8?

4. What happens to Hendricks' boat on January 14?

5. What does Chase do as Nickerson and Lawrence prepare to bury Cole?

(see the answer key)

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