
Whaleship Essex Quiz
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9th Grade

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many sails does the Whaleship Essex have in total according to the Sail Plan, and what is the name of the foremost sail of the ship?
10 sails, called the main jib
12 sails, called the flying jib
14 sails, called the topgallant sail
8 sails, called the spanker
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many boats are mentioned as being attached to the deck of the Whaleship Essex, including those that are not immediately apparent?
2 boats
4 boats
6 boats
8 boats
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of whale was primarily sought after for its blubber and oil in the 19th century?
Blue whale
Sperm whale
Humpback whale
Gray whale
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did the crew of the Dauphin discover when they found the remnants of the Whaleship Essex in 1821?
A deserted ship with no signs of life
A 25 foot whale boat with additional masts and human bones inside
A fully intact ship with all crew accounted for
A shipwreck with treasure on board
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What popular literary work was inspired by the events of the Essex?
The Old Man and the Sea
Moby Dick
Treasure Island
The Sea-Wolf
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Whose account of events inspired "In the Heart of the Sea" and why is this version important to history?
Herman Melville's account, because he was the captain of the Essex
Owen Chase's account, because it was the only detailed survivor's story
Thomas Nickerson's account, because it was the only information known about the events for a long time
Nathaniel Philbrick's account, because he discovered the true story
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was Nantucket known for in the 1800s?
It was known for its large population.
It was known for its bustling port and whaling ships.
It was known for its agricultural produce.
It was known for its textile industry.
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