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