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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 49-50 | Chapter 51-53.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which ship does Ishmael select for him and Queequeg to sign on?
(a) the Devil-dam.
(b) the Pequod.
(c) the Titanic.
(d) the Tit-bit.

2. Although the other four strange men blend in with the crew, what does Ishmael observe about Fedallah?
(a) he seems to like only Queequeg.
(b) his reasons for being on the voyage remained a mystery.
(c) he stays apart because only Ahab understands his language.
(d) his ability as harpooner is questionable.

3. What startles the crew as they prepare to go after a whale?
(a) five men they had not seen before.
(b) whales completely surrounding the ship.
(c) Captain Ahab without his ivory peg leg.
(d) a hole in the bottom of each whale boat.

4. What does Queequeg use to reach his food?
(a) a long stick.
(b) a small lasso.
(c) his harpoon.
(d) his long arms.

5. After the first whaling experience, what does Ishmael decide to do?
(a) resign and jump ship.
(b) lead a mutiny.
(c) pray every day more urgently.
(d) make out his will.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which harpooner is chosen by Starbuck?

2. What apology does Ishmael make about whalers?

3. What is the speculation about Ahab's knowledge of the stowaways?

4. What unusual thing does Queequeg do while putting on his boots?

5. What is the conversation like at breakfast in the Spouter Inn?

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