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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 116-118.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What odd behavior on the part of Ahab occurs over the apparatus used for determining latitude?
(a) Ahab orders it taken to the top of the mast.
(b) Ahab throws it overboard.
(c) Ahab dashes it against the deck of the ship.
(d) Ahab uses it to throw at a whale.

2. What is Queequeg's duty while the blubber is stripped from the back of the whale?
(a) he takes the watch for more whales.
(b) he descends to hold it secure.
(c) he carries equipment to the other crew members.
(d) he carves the teeth from the whale.

3. Why does Ahab insist that the captain of the Jeroboam come aboard the Pequod?
(a) to get news of Moby Dick.
(b) to have him check the Pequod's charts.
(c) to have dinner with him.
(d) to give him medical supplies.

4. What is the man called who stands on deck and holds the rope that secures Queequeg?
(a) the anchor.
(b) the cowboy.
(c) the door post.
(d) the monkey.

5. What has Ahab's vengeance done to him?
(a) He has lost his appetite.
(b) His hair has turned white.
(c) He cannot sleep at night.
(d) He finds no pleasure in life.

Short Answer Questions

1. What foreshadows what is likely to happen to Ahab and Fedallah?

2. What does Fedallah's dream depict about hearses?

3. What is Starbuck's disagreement with Ahab's purpose for the trip?

4. What insane crew member of the Jeroboam claims to be the Angel Gabriel?

5. What does Fedallah say about his own death?

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