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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 compares herself, Kit and Giles to a _____.
(a) Whale.
(b) Storm.
(c) String.
(d) Rock.

2. Una originally comes from which state?
(a) Massachusetts.
(b) Ohio.
(c) Kentucky.
(d) Wisconsin.

3. Out on the open water, the captain orders Una to be on the lookout for which of the following?
(a) Storm clouds.
(b) Whales.
(c) Other ships.
(d) Icebergs.

4. What is the name of the wife of the captain of the Alba Albatross?
(a) Annie.
(b) Betsy.
(c) Sallie.
(d) Lucy.

5. Una and Giles talk about climbing the ____.
(a) Mast.
(b) Jig.
(c) Rigging.
(d) Topsail.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which food is not mentioned as a staple on the boat?

2. What is the name of Agatha and Jonathan's daughter?

3. Giles and Kit became so ill that they could only drink ____.

4. How is Torch related to Una?

5. Who lays out nice things in Una's cabin?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Una and Kit discuss the steps they took in order to stay alive while out at sea. What does the pair discuss?

3. 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?

4. 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?

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

6. Examine the scene in which Una becomes temporarily blinded.

7. 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.

8. Una continues to be troubled by her relationship with Kit. Explain Una wandering around in the dark.

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

10. Ahab deals with Kit after his bout of dementia. What does Ahab do to try to keep Kit under control?

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