Questions 9-13 are related to the text below. Christopher Columbus was born in Genoa, Italy in 1451. His career in exploration started when he was very young. As a teenager he trav... Questions 9-13 are related to the text below. Christopher Columbus was born in Genoa, Italy in 1451. His career in exploration started when he was very young. As a teenager he traveled the seas and eventually made Portugal his base. He appealed to the kings of Portugal, France and England to finance a westward trip to the Indies, but all denied his request. After ten years of monumental efforts but fruitless results, King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain agreed to finance Columbus in the hopes of acquiring great wealth. On August 3, 1492, Columbus and three ships, the Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria, left Palos, Spain and headed westward. 9. Which of the following was not a ship that went on the voyage? A) Nina B) Pinta C) Santa Monica D) Santa Maria 10. What country eventually agreed to finance Christopher Columbus'trip? A) Spain B) England C) Portugal D) France 11. What happened first? A) Columbus stopped in Portugal B) King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella agreed to pay for the trip C) October 12, 1492 D) The Santa Maria left Spain and headed westward 12. Which of the following is closest in meaning to "fruitless"? A) Without any cost B) Without success C) Without fruit D) Broken promise 13. What happened last? A) Columbus made Portugal his base as a teenager B) August 3, 1492 C) Columbus appealed to the King and Queen of Spain to finance his journey D) Columbus appealed to the Kings of Portugal, France, England and tofinance his journey Read more