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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 22 - Billy Budd.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 pays him promptly.
(d) He apologizes.

2. Why does Radney dislike Steelkilt?
(a) Steelkilt is handsome.
(b) Steelkilt is unfriendly.
(c) Steelkilt is insubordinate.
(d) Steelkilt is rude.

3. What age is the narrator of Bartleby?
(a) In his thirties.
(b) In his sixties.
(c) In his fifties.
(d) In his forties.

4. What prevents Steelkilt from taking revenge on Radney?
(a) Moby Dick kills Radney.
(b) The captain orders Radney executed.
(c) Radney apologizes.
(d) Steelkilt has a change of heart.

5. What animal from the islands supplies sailors with food and utensils?
(a) The seal.
(b) The albatross.
(c) The iguana.
(d) The tortoise.

Short Answer Questions

1. What human assumption does Melville say is the most preposterous?

2. Why does the narrator of "I and My Chimney" decide never to leave home?

3. What was the disadvantage of building the piazza on the north side of the house?

4. Why does the narrator of "Jimmy Rose" refuse to change the wallpaper in his parlor?

5. How does Melville describe pelicans?

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