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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What tragedy occurs before they defeat the giant squid?
(a) The viewing glass breaks so they have to close the panels.
(b) The Nautilus springs a leak.
(c) Ned Land loses his throwing arm.
(d) They lose a crew member to the squid.

2. How does Aronnax know they are near caverns that would be perfect for poulps or giant squids?
(a) by the color of the water
(b) by the aches in his joints
(c) by the movement of the seaweed
(d) by the temperature outside the Nautilus

3. What does it appear Nemo is looking for?
(a) a good place to surface
(b) another giant squid
(c) a place to refuel the Nautilus
(d) a certain spot in the ocean

4. What man-made objects do they pass over off of Newfoundland?
(a) garbage dumps
(b) sunken ships
(c) lost anchors
(d) telegraph cables

5. What does Ned say he will do if the distant ship comes near the Nautilus?
(a) He will wave his handkerchief.
(b) He will jump ship.
(c) He will light a flare.
(d) He will set the Nautilus on fire.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the condition of the Nautilus after it is hit by the ice block?

2. How does Nemo attempt to free the Nautilus?

3. What invitation does Nemo extend to Aronnax?

4. What does Aronnax know about what happened to the Nautilus?

5. What does Aronnax say that only he and Nemo know?

Short Essay Questions

1. Mention Aronnax's problem just before the Nautilus clears the surface.

2. How does Nemo react when Aronnax comments that the treasure they find is not used for a noble purpose?

3. What is it that Aronnax sees by the red glow of an underwater volcano?

4. What is the difficulty for the Nautilus to rise from under the ice?

5. When the Nautilus gets stuck in the Great Ice Barrier, how do Aronnax and Nemo see things differently?

6. Where does Aronnax finally come to?

7. Explain Nemo's bizarre behavior during a hurricane.

8. Explain the attitude of the three prisoners after the South Pole visit.

9. Relate the dire prediction Nemo makes as a worst case scenario when they are stuck under the ice.

10. What prevents the men from escaping in the Mediterranean?

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