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