FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!

Quiz about A Journey 20000 Leagues Under the Sea

A Journey "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" Quiz

This is a quiz on my all-time favorite of the classic science-fiction tales, Jules Verne's "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea".

A multiple-choice quiz by Night_Rider. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Night_Rider

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
253,133

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1901

Last 3 plays: Guest 162 (6/10), Guest 69 (4/10), Guest 165 (9/10).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Does a league refer to a measurement of depth?

Yes

NEXT>

Question 2 of 10

2. Who is recruited to aid in the search for the mysterious 'sea monster' since he gave a somewhat plausible explaination of what it might be? Hint

Professor Pierre Arronax

Ned Land

Conseil

Captain Farragut

NEXT>

Question 3 of 10

3. What is the mysterious 'sea monster' in truth? Hint

A submarine

A shoal

An enormous cetacean

Floating debris

NEXT>

Question 4 of 10

4. The Nautilus is the name of the submarine that inadvertantly rescues Ned Land, Professor Pierre Arronax, and Conseil from drowning in the open ocean.

True

False

NEXT>

Question 5 of 10

5. The submarine is commanded by Captain Nemo. His name means what in Latin? Hint

Mystery

Unsolvable

Enigma

Nobody

NEXT>

Question 6 of 10

6. How many different languages is Captain Nemo able to speak? Hint

NEXT>

Question 7 of 10

7. Ned Land objects the most to being imprisoned aboard the Nautilus.

True

False

NEXT>

Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these locales was visited at the START of the Nautilus' underwater tour? Hint

The Island of Crespo

The Lost City of Atlantis

The Pearl Fisheries of India

The South Pole

NEXT>

Question 9 of 10

9. Near the end of the journey, the Nautilus is attacked by gang of deep sea creatures. What does Professor Pierre Arronax refer to them as? Hint

Giant Squid

Narwhal

Giant Pacific Octopus

Poulps

NEXT>

Question 10 of 10

10. In a fit of grief, Captain Nemo sails the Nautilus into the Maelstrom, which is located off Switzerland.

True

False

(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

Select a User ID:

Choose a Password:

Your Email:

Most Recent Scores

Nov 20 2024 : Guest 162: 6/10
Nov 18 2024 : Guest 69: 4/10
Nov 13 2024 : Guest 165: 9/10
Nov 09 2024 : Guest 174: 9/10
Nov 09 2024 : Guest 47: 6/10
Sep 24 2024 : Guest 97: 6/10

Score Distribution

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Does a league refer to a measurement of depth?

Answer: No

For a great stretch of time, people thought the '20,000 Leagues' part of the title meant the depth reached when the Nautilus dove. In fact, '20,000 Leagues' refers to the distance traveled underneath the ocean's surface. There was even a "SNL" skit poking fun at this common misconception.

1 League = 4 Kilometers

2. Who is recruited to aid in the search for the mysterious 'sea monster' since he gave a somewhat plausible explaination of what it might be?

Answer: Professor Pierre Arronax

Professor Pierre Arronax is brought aboard the Abraham Lincoln with his ward, Conseil, since the Professor is the leading expert on ocean life.

3. What is the mysterious 'sea monster' in truth?

Answer: A submarine

The passages in which the mysterious 'sea monster' appears to be taunting the Abraham Lincoln with a game of cat and mouse are quite amusing.

4. The Nautilus is the name of the submarine that inadvertantly rescues Ned Land, Professor Pierre Arronax, and Conseil from drowning in the open ocean.

Answer: True

A Nautilus is a crustacean with a many chambered shell that allows it to ascend and descend with great ease. The submarine was aptly named.

5. The submarine is commanded by Captain Nemo. His name means what in Latin?

Answer: Nobody

'Nemo' means 'Nothing' or 'Nobody' in Latin.

6. How many different languages is Captain Nemo able to speak?

Answer: 5

He speaks English, Latin, German, French, and his own special language.

7. Ned Land objects the most to being imprisoned aboard the Nautilus.

Answer: True

Ned Land, with his boisterous spirit, is none too pleased with his situation despite the fact that Captain Nemo offers him freedom aboard the Nautilus. The Professor is somewhat ambiguous, caught between studying the wonders of the ocean depths and returning to his homeland. Conseil merely goes with the flow.

8. Which of these locales was visited at the START of the Nautilus' underwater tour?

Answer: The Island of Crespo

The Island of Crespo sank into the sea long ago, but it is still useful as Captain Nemo uses it as his farming and hunting grounds.

9. Near the end of the journey, the Nautilus is attacked by gang of deep sea creatures. What does Professor Pierre Arronax refer to them as?

Answer: Poulps

Though they are often referred to as 'Giant Squid', the sea creatures that attack the Nautilus are in fact poulps.

10. In a fit of grief, Captain Nemo sails the Nautilus into the Maelstrom, which is located off Switzerland.

Answer: False

The Maelstrom is located off the coast of Norway. Professor Pierre Arronax, Ned Land, and Conseil make their escape at this point. The three friends are left to wonder what became of Captain Nemo and his Nautilus.

Source: Author Night_Rider

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor agony before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.