In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex Quiz | One Week Quiz A

Nathaniel Philbrick
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In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex Quiz | One Week Quiz A

Nathaniel Philbrick
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what direction does the wind shift, allowing the boats to sail towards Peru?
(a) East.
(b) West.
(c) South.
(d) North.

2. On what night do Pollard's boat and Hendricks' boat become separated?
(a) February 2.
(b) February 1.
(c) January 29.
(d) January 28.

3. How many whale boats does the crew of the Essex lose after the first encounter with two whales in Chapter 3?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) None.
(d) One.

4. How experienced is Benjamin Lawrence in harpooning whales?
(a) He is a novice.
(b) He has over ten years of experience.
(c) This is his third whaling trip.
(d) This is his fourth whaling trip.

5. How much water is each man given per day as the crew attempts to make it to land in Chapter 7?
(a) A half pint.
(b) A quarter pint.
(c) Three-quarters of a pint.
(d) A pint.

Short Answer Questions

1. As described in Chapter 3, what does each whale boat contain?

2. Where is the first whale spotted in Chapter 3?

3. How is the whale towed back to the ship after it is killed in Chapter 3?

4. Who is the first person chosen at the end of Chapter 11 when the lot is drawn?

5. What is the mood of the men on November 26?

(see the answer key)

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