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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 think Captain Nemo is?
(a) a misunderstood genius
(b) an American spy
(c) a figment of their imagination
(d) a madman

2. How does Nemo claim the South Pole as his?
(a) He paints a notice on a large rock.
(b) He builds a monument of rocks.
(c) He writes his name with black rocks.
(d) He unfurls a black banner with a big "N" on it.

3. What is Nemo's prognosis if they cannot escape the ice tunnel?
(a) they have less than forty-eight hours to live
(b) they will have to stay there until summer
(c) they will run out of food and starve to death
(d) they will be crushed by the growing ice

4. Why is the frigate unable to catch the monster?
(a) It keeps going around in circles.
(b) It makes sharper turns than the ship can make.
(c) It swims agilely at a speed of perhaps thirty miles per hour.
(d) It submerges often and comes up in back of the ship.

5. What is the first strange thing Aronnax observes about Nemo's behavior.
(a) He talks to himself out loud.
(b) He goes missing for two days.
(c) He appears to be highly superstitious.
(d) He sometimes talks gibberish.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What are the sailors doing to replenish their food supply?

3. What repels the savages trying to get inside the Nautilus?

4. What does Aronnax say he sees traveling in the Nautilus?

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

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