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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2 Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the Nautilus pass the Antarctic circle?
(a) toward Brazil
(b) toward New Zealand
(c) toward the mid Atlantic
(d) toward Cape Horn

2. Briefly describe Ned Land.
(a) He is Conseil's cousin conscripted for the trip.
(b) He is a Frenchman only on board to translate for Aronnax.
(c) Land is a Canadian who speaks French with Aronnax. He has been a seaman all his life and has many interesting tales about his adventures.
(d) He is a Canadian scientist who disbelieves the whole thing.

3. Why does Nemo say he makes an exception about the cachalots?
(a) They are a threat to the Nautilus.
(b) They are ugly.
(c) They are terrible cruel animals.
(d) They are over populated.

4. What does Ned do as the shark is about to kill Captain Nemo?
(a) He panicks and swims for the Nautilus.
(b) He faints.
(c) He kills the shark with his harpoon.
(d) He laughs and watches.

5. What does Conseil politely ask Aronnax in the water?
(a) if he can see any other survivors
(b) if he knows how to tread water
(c) if he has any last wishes
(d) if he can cut away his clothes

Short Answer Questions

1. What evidence does Aronnax give Land to support his theory of a large sea animal?

2. What happens to the small boat when the wounded animal attacks?

3. What does Nemo remind Aronnax of?

4. Who are the two people on board who are not enthusiastic about the search?

5. Soon after their conversation, what do they see in the water?

(see the answer key)

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