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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 127.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what does Ishmael compare the weaving of a mat?
(a) whaling.
(b) life.
(c) complications.
(d) map making.

2. How is Ahab's mental condition best described by this point?
(a) finally sane.
(b) much more optimistic.
(c) cheerful with expectation.
(d) truly morbid.

3. What equipment left on board by Aunt Charity does Stubb throw overboard?
(a) a teapot.
(b) a still for making rum.
(c) a barrel of lemonade.
(d) a caddy for ginger water.

4. What do passing sailors say about the white whale?
(a) they heard it was caught and killed.
(b) they spotted it yesterday.
(c) they think it has returned to the Indian Ocean.
(d) they do not believe it exists.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What apology does Ishmael make about whalers?

2. What does Flask see as he examines the doubloon?

3. How does Ahab react to the intrusion by Starbuck?

4. What is the irony of the coffin?

5. Who is Charity and what is her function regarding the Pequod?

(see the answer key)

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