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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13 - 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the narrator in "The Fiddler" aspire to become?
(a) Rich.
(b) Brilliant.
(c) Happy.
(d) Famous.

2. What impresses the narrator about the mill?
(a) The gigantic press machine.
(b) The efficiency of the operation.
(c) The clean air and water.
(d) The cheerfulness of the workers.

3. Why had Jimmy Rose often been chosen to present awards?
(a) He was a generous donor.
(b) He spoke well.
(c) He was handsome.
(d) He was famous.

4. Who finally persuaded the narrator of "I and My Chimney" to knock a few feet off the chimney?
(a) His neighbor.
(b) His mortgage holder
(c) His daughters.
(d) His wife.

5. How does the narrator of "Cock-a-Doodle-Doo?" treat his creditor after hearing the crow?
(a) He offers to double his payment.
(b) He throws him out.
(c) He apologizes.
(d) He pays him promptly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Hautboy accomplished in "The Fiddler?"

2. What does Melville say is the most populous species on the island of Albermarle?

3. What sort of feet did the apple-tree table have?

4. Who is the worst enemy of the narrator of "Cock-a-Doodle-Doo?"

5. How does the lightning rod salesman feel about thunderstorms?

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