20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Chapters 7-8

What initially worries Professor Aronnax about being on board the submarine?

• Lack of food

• Lack of air circulation

• Limited water supply

• Presence of dangerous animals

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

Who does Captain Nemo introduce Professor Aronnax, Conseil, and Ned Land to on the submarine?

• The first mate

• The ship’s cook

• The ship’s doctor

• The ship’s engineer

What is unique about the furniture and decorations on board the Nautilus?

• They are made of solid gold

• They are primarily carved from wood

• They are crafted from marine materials

• They are entirely plain

Where does Captain Nemo get the books in his library?

• From cities he visits

• From sunken ships

• From other submarines

• From a secret island base

What does Captain Nemo express disdain for?

• Traditional science

• Life above the ocean

• Academic studies

• Naval battles

In the salon, Professor Aronnax finds books from which fields?

• History and literature only

• Only marine biology

• Multiple scientific disciplines

• Military strategy

Why does Captain Nemo value the sea so deeply?

• It is a source of all he needs

• It protects him from enemies

• It is a refuge from his past

• It is the future of humanity

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CCSS.RL.5.2

What surprises Aronnax about Captain Nemo’s dining preferences?

• He eats only fruits

• He has a preference for rare spices

• He uses all marine ingredients

• He follows a vegetarian diet

How does Captain Nemo view society on land?

• With admiration

• As a place of honor and respect

• With resentment and disdain

• As an opportunity for trade

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.W.5.9A

Which literary figure is quoted in the salon to represent Captain Nemo’s ideals?

• Homer

• Dante

• Shakespeare

• Milton