chp. 13 - treasure Flashcards
1
Q
who thinks that Manjiro is a good luck charm?
A
Mr. Davis
2
Q
what does Mr. Davis ask Manjiro to do?
A
they have been catching whales since Manjiro came on board
3
Q
what is the source of the foul stench?
A
a dead whale
4
Q
what treasure do Mr. Davis, Biscuit, and Manjiro discover?
A
ambergris
5
Q
what is made from ambergris?
A
perfume
6
Q
how much is an ounce of ambergris worth?
A
a guinea an ounce
7
Q
what examples do the crew give to explain to Manjiro the value of the ambergris?
A
a handful would buy a new wardrobe of fine suits and silk top hats, a nice house with glass windows, a whaleboat of your own, or a seat in Congress
8
Q
what does Biscuit pull from the stomach of the dead whale?
A
Captain Whitfield’s watch
