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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many days has it been since Pollard and Hendricks have lost sight of Chase's boat in the beginning of Chapter 11?
(a) Six.
(b) Three.
(c) Five.
(d) Eight.

2. What is Nickerson's response to the captain's approach in introducing himself to the crew?
(a) He is impressed.
(b) He is surprised.
(c) He is confused.
(d) He is inspired.

3. What is the mood of the men on November 26?
(a) Depressed.
(b) Confused.
(c) Angry.
(d) Delirious.

4. What is the crew hoping for as they enter the Offshore Grounds?
(a) Another whale.
(b) Another whale ship.
(c) Weaker winds.
(d) Stronger winds.

5. Where is the first whale spotted in Chapter 3?
(a) At Buenos Aires.
(b) Just before Rio De Janeiro.
(c) After Buenos Aires.
(d) Halfway between Rio De Janeiro and Buenos Aires.

Short Answer Questions

1. In which region of Chile are Chase, Nickerson, and Lawrence on February 25?

2. How long is it after avoiding the Society Islands in fear of cannibalism that the crew resorts to it for survival?

3. How long are the shifts that each man serves on watching the decks during the evenings in Chapter 2?

4. How many days worth of food does Chase's boat have at the start of Chapter 12?

5. What do the men use in Chapter 10 to figure out their longitude?

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