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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What day does Richard Peterson choose to die?
(a) January 20.
(b) January 17.
(c) January 18.
(d) January 19.

2. When did ships from Nantucket first start rounding Cape Horn?
(a) 1718.
(b) 1781.
(c) 1791.
(d) 1719.

3. Why does Chase hesitate to attack the giant whale when it resurfaces on the starboard after the collision?
(a) There are no weapons nearby.
(b) He is ordered to halt by Pollard.
(c) He is afraid because of the size of the whale.
(d) He is worried the tail will destroy the steering device.

4. What does the whale do after hitting the Essex below the anchor in Chapter 5?
(a) It sits on top of the water.
(b) It begins to hammer the boat with its tail.
(c) It swims away.
(d) It begins swimming in circles around the boat.

5. As the frustrations grow on the Essex, what complaint do the men bring to Pollard at the end of Chapter 3?
(a) Less sleep time.
(b) Unfair treatment by the first and second mate.
(c) More chores on the ship.
(d) Smaller food portions.

Short Answer Questions

1. When do the men attempt to row out of the winds in Chapter 8?

2. While repairing the Essex's leak, what else do the men gather in Chapter 4?

3. When does the Essex sail towards the Galapagos Islands in Chapter 4?

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

5. What is the crew hoping for as they enter the Offshore Grounds?

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