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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1 Chapter 9 | Part 1 Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Aronnax insist they thought they were hunting and attacking?
(a) a warship from China
(b) a sea monster that has been wrecking ships
(c) a pod of whales they needed for food
(d) a sea creature with rabies

2. What does Aronnax fear about the heavy air in the room where they are?
(a) The people are trying to kill them.
(b) The oxygen in the room has been depleted.
(c) The walls are closing in.
(d) The room is filling up with water.

3. What does Aronnax conclude the minute he gets his invitation from Hobson?
(a) Aronnax decides his purpose in life must be to hunt down this monster.
(b) He thinks the invitation is a hoax.
(c) He concludes that it will be too dangerous.
(d) He believes that nothing will be gained by the expedition.

4. How long do Conseil and Ned think they have been asleep when they finally wake up?
(a) for a few hours
(b) for one full day
(c) for a week
(d) for a few minutes

5. What does Conseil believe about the outcome of the trip?
(a) that when they get back to France, everyone will laugh at them
(b) that he will die trying to save the life of his master
(c) that the monster will find them and sink the ship
(d) that Aronnax will sign on for another trip

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the offer Captain Farragut makes as they search for the monster?

2. What does Conseil politely ask Aronnax in the water?

3. How does Nemo describe himself to Aronnax, Conseil, and Land?

4. Describe Aronnax's immediate action after he receives the invitation.

5. What happens when Ned Land gets close enough to throw his harpoon?

(see the answer key)

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