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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2 Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Conseil say keeps them excited about the trip?
(a) no chance to ask questions
(b) no schedules to keep
(c) no time for boredom
(d) no idea where they are

2. How does Nemo classify what caused the condition of the Nautilus?
(a) as a normal occurrance
(b) as an accident of nature
(c) as a human error
(d) as a total disaster

3. What does Nemo's aide kill underwater?
(a) an electric eel
(b) a small shark
(c) a giant sea spider
(d) a stingray

4. Describe Aronnax's immediate action after he receives the invitation.
(a) He goes to the library to read up on sea monsters.
(b) The first thing he does is to contact his trusted servant of ten years, Conseil, a Flemish boy age thirty.
(c) He telegraphs France to say he will be staying longer.
(d) He writes out his last will and testament.

5. What happens to the three prisoners after the incident with the telescope?
(a) They are forbidden to go to the platform ever again.
(b) They are locked in Aronnax's room for the night.
(c) They are drugged and fall asleep.
(d) They are threatened with being thrown overboard.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Aronnax rule out the possibility of an individual creating the monster?

2. What hunch does Aronnax have that the sailors on the Nautilus are?

3. What does Aronnax say to Ned and Conseil?

4. What awakens Aronnax at three in the morning?

5. What famous historical figure does Nemo discuss with Aronnax?

(see the answer key)

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