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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Una becomes acquainted with which member of the crew?
(a) Starbuck.
(b) Ishmael.
(c) Hannah.
(d) Willie.

2. What part of the lighthouse must be replaced?
(a) Foghorn.
(b) Weather vane.
(c) Lens.
(d) Door.

3. What type of store caught on fire?
(a) Grocery.
(b) Liquor.
(c) Tack.
(d) Hat.

4. Which of the following proposes to Una?
(a) Clifford.
(b) Kit.
(c) Harry.
(d) Giles.

5. Giles and Kit became so ill that they could only drink ____.
(a) Water.
(b) Broth.
(c) Beer.
(d) Orange juice.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Una when Bertha and Ulysses visit Nantucket?

2. What type of church does Una attend?

3. What is Una's last name?

4. Kit calls out whose name while he makes love to Una?

5. Who argued for the development of a public fire department?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who are Kit and Giles? How do they meet Una? What brings them to Nantucket?

2. The Pequod finally arrives in Nantucket. What is promised by Ahab? Describe the actions of Kit and Una upon arrival. What strange occurrence happens when Kit and Una spend the night together?

3. Una and Giles talk about climbing the topsail and feeling like birds out over the ocean. What happens to Giles the next day? What happens to Kit?

4. Examine Una's connection with the lighthouse. How long did it take before Una fully explored the structure? Una often equated the lighthouse to freedom. Explain Una's feelings toward the lighthouse.

5. Explain the relationship between Giles and Chester. Who makes the arrangements? How does Una use the arrangement to her advantage?

6. Who does Una marry? What is famous about Una's husband?

7. What job is given to Una by Ahab? Why is Una not concerned with potential dangers?

8. In chapter seventy-three, it becomes clear to Una that Kit is not going to improve. Discuss some of Kit's actions. What is Una's reaction?

9. How are foreshadowing and flashback used in this first section?

10. Una begins to think about the return to Nantucket. What are some of the things Una thinks about regarding her future on the island?

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