Plot/sequence
What strange animal did sailors report seeing near their boats?
A giant whale.
What is the name of Aronnax’s Belgian servant?
Conseil
Who tells the story?
Professor Aronnax
Why does Ned Land doubt that the crew will find the animal?
He thinks it moves too far and too quickly for them to follow
What year did sailors begin reporting the giant animal?
1866
Which boat did Aronnax board to search for the giant whale?
The Abraham Lincoln.
What is the name of Captain Nemo’s submarine?
The Nautilus
What is the main mystery in Chapter 1?
The identity of the giant animal damaging or approaching boats.
Why does Conseil jump into the sea after Aronnax?
He feels it is his duty to stay with and help Aronnax.
How many men came out when a door opened on the submarine?
8 men
What happened to Aronnax after water from the animal’s back fell onto the boat?
He fell into the sea.
Which character is a strong Canadian and an expert whaler?
Ned Land
What problem do Aronnax and his friends face after entering the Nautilus?
They do not know whether they can leave or return home.
What can you infer about Ned from his feelings about the Nautilus?
He wants freedom and does not enjoy the submarine’s quiet, book-filled life
What did the crew use to travel across the sea floor?
Diving suits
What did Aronnax, Conseil, and Ned discover they were standing on?
A submarine.
What ocean did the Abraham Lincoln enter after traveling along the Americas?
The Pacific Ocean
How does the author create suspense before Aronnax falls into the sea?
The animal approaches the boat, the crew fears a collision, and then water suddenly rains down on them.
Why might Captain Nemo avoid telling people on land about the Nautilus?
He wants to keep the submarine and his life underwater secret.
Why was it difficult for Aronnax to talk with Conseil underwater?
They could not hear each other while wearing diving suits.
After meeting Captain Nemo, what choice did Aronnax and his friends make?
They stayed on the Nautilus.
What is one detail that shows Captain Nemo loves the sea?
He says the sea is their only friend, and he makes their food and belongings from sea animals.
How does the underwater setting affect the characters’ lives? Give one example.
They live apart from people on land; for example, they eat food from the sea and explore underwater
What can you infer about Aronnax’s attitude toward life on the Nautilus? Use a detail from the text.
He is curious and interested. He explores the submarine, studies sea life, and says it is a good home for a scientist.
Name two things Captain Nemo says are made from sea animals.
Any two of these: shirts, shoes, beds, or pens.