Whale Encounter Emotions and Observations

The speaker recounts a thrilling three-week expedition to the Auckland Islands in the sub-Antarctic during winter. They describe an exhilarating encounter with a massive 45-foot whale, which approached them with curiosity. The experience was both awe-inspiring and heart-pounding, as the whale's presence was likened to a submarine. Despite the initial fear, the encounter was peaceful and left a lasting impression, ranking as the speaker's top wildlife experience.

What was the primary reason for the expedition to the Auckland Islands?

• To observe whales during winter

• To explore new diving spots

• To study the local flora

• To conduct geological surveys

How long was the whale that approached the narrator?

• 35 feet

• 40 feet

• 45 feet

• 30 feet

What was the narrator's assistant doing when the whale approached?

• Taking photographs

• Feeding the whale

• Standing on the ocean floor

• Swimming away quickly

What emotion did the narrator feel during the whale encounter?

• Indifference

• Exhilaration

• Boredom

• Fear

What did the narrator compare the whale to?

• A giant fish

• A large ship

• A submarine

• A small boat

How does the narrator rank this whale encounter compared to others?

• It was average

• It was disappointing

• It was the least memorable

• It was the most memorable