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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. Ahab shares which type of candy with the crew?
(a) Rock.
(b) Maple.
(c) Black licorice.
(d) Caramels.

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

3. How is Torch related to Una?
(a) Cousin.
(b) Father.
(c) Uncle.
(d) Brother.

4. Kit compares Una to which animal?
(a) Cat.
(b) Eel.
(c) Shark.
(d) Wolf.

5. How long has it been since the crew member had been home?
(a) 3 years.
(b) 2 years.
(c) 1 year.
(d) 5 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. Kit suffers from a bout of:

2. In chapter 71, Una meets ____, Kit's old girlfriend.

3. What is Una's last name?

4. What is the first name of Mrs. Swain?

5. Out on the open water, the captain orders Una to be on the lookout for which of the following?

Short Essay Questions

1. Una begins to think about her future on Nantucket. What are some of Una's thoughts?

2. Discuss the conversation between Starbuck and Una.

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

4. What happens to Una after the Sussex sinks?

5. 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?

6. Describe the scene in which Una meets Rebekkah Swain.

7. 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?

8. Discuss Aunt Agatha's influence on Una regarding pacifism and women's rights.

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

10. Una spends a great deal of time with Chester. Examine the friendship between Una and Chester. Also examine some of Una's activities on board the Sussex.

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