CHAPTER: 8 ALL BY ELECTRICITY

What kind of vessel is the Nautilus?

• A sailing ship

• A warship that can travel underwater

• A large fishing boat

• A cargo ship

Which instrument does Captain Nemo say measures the weight of the air?

• Thermometer

• Hygrometer

• Barometer

• Sextant

According to Captain Nemo, what is the agent that provides heat, light, and movement to the Nautilus?

• Steam power

• Solar energy

• Electricity

• Oil and coal

What does Captain Nemo mean when he says, “I owe everything to the sea”?

• He gets food and water from the sea.

• The sea provides him with metals to make machines.

• The sea produces electricity that powers the Nautilus.

• He prefers living underwater instead of on land.

Which of the following best describes the author’s portrayal of Captain Nemo in this extract?

• A careless and reckless adventurer

• A knowledgeable and resourceful leader

• A fearful man who avoids challenges

• A scientist with little interest in nature