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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 58-60 | Chapter 61-63.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Ishmael foreshadow Starbuck's behavior throughout the novel?
(a) He changes into a madman.
(b) He remains the valiant and moral person he first appears to be.
(c) He loses all his moral values and tries to kill Ahab.
(d) He becomes fearful and mutinous.

2. What is the encounter in the ocean that causes Ahab to come to the deck?
(a) they hear strange musical sounds in the ocean.
(b) they meet another whaling ship.
(c) they are chased by pirates.
(d) they see a huge pod of whales.

3. Why does the rumor start that Moby Dick is stalking the Pequod?
(a) a whale spout is seen only once every afternoon.
(b) no large fish are spotted near the Pequod.
(c) a whale spout is seen at night every so often.
(d) something keeps bumping the Pequod.

4. To what does Ishmael compare the differences between land and sea?
(a) to areas of the human soul.
(b) to men on a battlefield.
(c) to the harmony of mind and body.
(d) to political conflicts.

5. What is Ishmael's profession before signing on the whaling ship?
(a) merchant marine.
(b) schoolmaster.
(c) newspaper reporter.
(d) bank clerk.

Short Answer Questions

1. What accommodation is available for Ishmael at the inn in New Bedford?

2. What is the name of Queequeg's small, carved idol?

3. What do the men do for entertainment on board the Pequod?

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

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

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