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