Ahab's Wife, or, the Star-gazer: A Novel Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Mid-Book Test (up to Chapters 81-90)

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

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. Out on the open water, the captain orders Una to be on the lookout for which of the following?
a) Whales.
b) Storm clouds.
c) Icebergs.
d) Other ships.

2. Una and Giles talk about climbing the ____.
a) Rigging.
b) Mast.
c) Topsail.
d) Jig.

3. What is the name of the store's proprietor?
a) Ahab.
b) Geary.
c) Williamson.
d) Petty.

4. Kit suffers from a bout of:
a) Malaria.
b) Consumption.
c) Madness.
d) Scurvy.

5. In chapter 48, the Sussex heads toward which country?
a) Spain.
b) Morocco.
c) England.
d) Cuba.

Short Answer Questions

Directions: Answer the question with a short answer.

1. Una compares Ahab to...
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