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In the Heart of the Sea by Nathaniel Philbrick
  • 1. Who is the author of 'In the Heart of the Sea'?
A) Nathaniel Philbrick
B) Ernest Hemingway
C) Herman Melville
D) David McCullough
  • 2. What year did the Essex sink?
A) 1845
B) 1805
C) 1776
D) 1820
  • 3. Who was the captain of the Essex?
A) Owen Chase
B) Thomas Nickerson
C) George Pollard Jr.
D) James Nash
  • 4. What was the main occupation of the Essex crew?
A) Exploration
B) Cargo transport
C) Whaling
D) Fishing
  • 5. What large sea creature is responsible for the sinking of the Essex?
A) A sperm whale
B) A humpback whale
C) A killer whale
D) A blue whale
  • 6. Where did the Essex set sail from?
A) New Bedford
B) Providence
C) Boston
D) Nantucket
  • 7. What role did Owen Chase have on the Essex?
A) Harpooner
B) Second mate
C) First mate
D) Cook
  • 8. What year was 'In the Heart of the Sea' published?
A) 2010
B) 2005
C) 1995
D) 2000
  • 9. Which ocean did the Essex primarily operate in?
A) The Indian Ocean
B) The Pacific Ocean
C) The Atlantic Ocean
D) The Arctic Ocean
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