20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Chapters 9 & 10

What does Captain Nemo use to navigate the submarine through the deep ocean?

• A compass and map

• A sonar device

• Precise mathematical calculations

• Underwater landmarks

What is the source of the mysterious glow that Aronnax notices outside the Nautilus?

• Bioluminescent fish

• A hidden volcano

• A beam of light from the submarine

• Electrical illumination

Why is Professor Aronnax especially captivated by Captain Nemo’s underwater expeditions?

• He wants to escape from the submarine

• It offers a new area of scientific discovery

• He is looking for rare treasures

• He plans to publish his observations

How does Captain Nemo describe the sea creatures he shows to Professor Aronnax?

• They are aggressive and dangerous

• They are harmless and docile

• They are “gifts from the sea”

• They are “masters of the ocean”

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Which type of marine life is Aronnax most fascinated by during the underwater journey?

• Whales

• Giant squid

• Corals

• Jellyfish

What surprising feature does Captain Nemo show Professor Aronnax within the Nautilus?

• A vast library of rare books

• A collection of sunken treasures

• A sophisticated diving room

• An underwater garden

How does Ned Land feel about the underwater exploration?

• He is thrilled and fascinated

• He is indifferent

• He is fearful and anxious

• He eagerly wants to join Captain Nemo

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Where does Captain Nemo claim to find his “treasures”?

• From shipwrecks on the ocean floor

• From trade with other sailors

• From ancient ruins

• From the lost city of Atlantis

What is unusual about the plants Professor Aronnax observes on the ocean floor?

• They grow in symmetrical patterns

• They glow in the dark

• They move as if alive

• They have colorful blossoms

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What is the purpose of the diving suits aboard the Nautilus?

• To protect from extreme pressure

• To increase swimming speed

• To communicate with the crew

• To keep out harmful UV rays