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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What part of the lighthouse must be replaced?
(a) Door.
(b) Foghorn.
(c) Weather vane.
(d) Lens.

2. A larder is a place where _____is/are stored.
(a) Gear.
(b) Food.
(c) Equipment.
(d) Maps.

3. What is Kit's last name?
(a) Sparrow.
(b) Bond.
(c) Eagle.
(d) Wilson.

4. Una originally comes from which state?
(a) Kentucky.
(b) Ohio.
(c) Massachusetts.
(d) Wisconsin.

5. What is the name of the wife of the captain of the Alba Albatross?
(a) Lucy.
(b) Annie.
(c) Sallie.
(d) Betsy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Giles and Kit became so ill that they could only drink ____.

2. What is the name of Kit and Giles' boat?

3. Una does not wish to undertake which task?

4. What is a porthole?

5. What type of berries are not mentioned in relation to Nantucket?

Short Essay Questions

1. The Pequod finally arrives in Nantucket. What is promised by Ahab? Describe the actions of Kit and Una upon arrival. What strange occurrence happens when Kit and Una spend the night together?

2. Examine the scene in which Una becomes temporarily blinded.

3. Discuss Una's relationships with Giles and Kit. How does Una feel about the men?

4. Una spends a great deal of time with Chester. Examine the friendship between Una and Chester. Also examine some of Una's activities on board the Sussex.

5. What happens to Una after the Sussex sinks?

6. Una and Kit discuss the steps they took in order to stay alive while out at sea. What does the pair discuss?

7. What job is given to Una by Ahab? Why is Una not concerned with potential dangers?

8. Una begins to think about the return to Nantucket. What are some of the things Una thinks about regarding her future on the island?

9. Discuss the conversation between Starbuck and Una.

10. Una begins to think about her future on Nantucket. What are some of Una's thoughts?

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