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