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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the first thing that the captain and crew of the Dauphin notice when they see the smaller boat?
(a) The bones on the ship.
(b) The men on the ship.
(c) A fire.
(d) A flag.

2. What does Pollard do the night before leaving the island in Chapter 9?
(a) He begins collecting rocks.
(b) He writes a letter to the captain of another ship.
(c) He begins collecting nuts and berries.
(d) He writes a letter to his wife.

3. If the Essex returns with sufficient product, how much money is Thomas Nickerson expecting to make from the trip?
(a) Two hundred dollars.
(b) One hundred and fifty dollars.
(c) Two hundred and fifty dollars.
(d) One hundred dollars.

4. Which weapon does Pollard choose to keep for himself as Chapter 6 ends?
(a) Shotgun.
(b) Knife.
(c) Pistol.
(d) Musket.

5. Why is it difficult for the men to row in Chapter 8?
(a) They are not getting enough sleep.
(b) They are too weak.
(c) They are rowing against the wind.
(d) It is too hot.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long do the officers think it will take the crew to reach either Chile or Peru?

2. How long is it in between whale sightings in Chapter 3?

3. How experienced is Benjamin Lawrence in harpooning whales?

4. Contrary to what the men think, what island are they actually on in Chapter 9?

5. On December 13, how many nautical miles do the men think they are away from reaching the light variable winds they need?

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