CHAPTERS 9 & 10 QUIZ

What did the men hope to find on the island they discovered, as described in Bowditch's Navigator?

• A banquet of food and drink

• Friendly inhabitants

• A hidden treasure

What precaution did the men take before settling on the island?

• They built a shelter immediately

• They sailed around the island several times to check for unfriendly inhabitants

• They marked their landing spot with a flag

What ironic situation did the men face when they reached Ducie Island?

• They were actually closer to South America than when they started

• They found the island was rich in resources

• They were farther away from South America than when they started

What did the men find on the island that contradicted their initial hopes?

• Abundant fresh water

• Hostile inhabitants

• No drinkable liquid

• A welcoming party from a nearby island

Where did the men actually land?

• Ducie Island

• Pitcairn Island

• Henderson Island

What was discovered in 1966 on Henderson Island that highlighted a cruel irony of its climate?

• A lush rainforest

• A large freshwater lake

• Skeletons and evidence of severe dehydration

What was the cause of "extraordinary spirit and activity" among the men, as mentioned by Chase?

• Discovery of gold

• Fresh water from natural springs

• Arrival of a rescue ship

What realization led some men to decide not to stay indefinitely on the island?

• Lack of shelter

• Depletion of food stores

• Threat from wild animals

• Harsh weather conditions

What decision did Chappel, Wright, and Weeks make regarding their survival strategy?

• To leave the island immediately

• To stay on the island for better survival chances

• To signal for help

Why did the boats decide to head for Easter Island next?

• It was uninhabited

• It was rich in resources

• It was closer than other options

• It had a known rescue station