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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On December 13, how many nautical miles do the men think they are away from reaching the light variable winds they need?
(a) Less than one hundred.
(b) At least three hundred.
(c) At least four hundred.
(d) Less than two hundred.

2. After having little luck off the coast of Chile, where does the Essex begin experiencing some success?
(a) Off the coast of Uruguay.
(b) Off the coast of Peru.
(c) Off the coast of Colombia.
(d) Off the coast of Argentina.

3. After being damaged in the storm, who encourages Pollard to continue with the trip instead of returning to Nantucket?
(a) Only Joy.
(b) Nickerson and Joy.
(c) Only Chase.
(d) Chase and Joy.

4. Which provisions does the crew of the Essex plan to purchase at the Azores?
(a) Vegetables, livestock, and weapons.
(b) Vegetables and livestock.
(c) Vegetables and weapons.
(d) Livestock and weapons.

5. Which direction is Chase's boat floating in Chapter 11?
(a) East.
(b) South.
(c) West.
(d) North.

Short Answer Questions

1. If the Essex returns with sufficient product, how much money is Thomas Nickerson expecting to make from the trip?

2. What type of whale attacks Pollard's boat in Chapter 7?

3. What does the whale do after hitting the Essex below the anchor in Chapter 5?

4. What is causing the thirst of the men on Chase's boat to become even worse in Chapter 7?

5. How many days after leaving the sunken Essex is Chase's boat rescued by the Indian?

(see the answer key)

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