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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2 Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the vessel?
(a) the Nautilus
(b) the Discoverer
(c) the Intrepid
(d) the Challenger

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

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

4. What does the Nautilus do several times before breaking into the open sea?
(a) picks up more and more speed
(b) strikes against the ice ceiling
(c) turns around
(d) dives deeper

5. How many shipwrecks occurred that year?
(a) approximately 30,000
(b) over 3,000
(c) about 300
(d) exactly 30

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the large bird staggering around after eating the nutmeg?

2. What does Aronnax explain to Ned and Conseil about pearls?

3. What does Conseil say keeps them excited about the trip?

4. What is described as the most interesting river in the sea?

5. What does Conseil believe about the outcome of the trip?

(see the answer key)

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