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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How are sailors paid?
(a) According to how many whales they have killed.
(b) According to their time at sea for each trip.
(c) According to how many whales they have killed and captured.
(d) According to their rank.

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

3. How long does it take the crew of the Essex to kill eleven whales in Chapter 4?
(a) Five months.
(b) Four months.
(c) Two months.
(d) Three months.

4. How long does it take the whale to revive after the collision before preparing to ram the boat again?
(a) Less than a minute.
(b) Five minutes.
(c) Three minutes.
(d) One minute.

5. Which one of the following is not done when Joy dies?
(a) A stone is tied to his feet.
(b) A letter from the men is placed inside his pocket.
(c) He is buried at sea.
(d) He is sewn up in his clothes.

Short Answer Questions

1. As described in Chapter 1, what does the sighting of a comet indicate?

2. What does the Aurora bring for the crew of the Essex?

3. What is Nickerson's response to the captain's approach in introducing himself to the crew?

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

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

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