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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. Mary and Una take the children to the spring _____ event.
(a) Tree planting.
(b) Church.
(c) Maple tapping.
(d) Sheep shearing.

2. Una and David travel with which type of animal?
(a) Dog.
(b) Donkey.
(c) Monkey.
(d) Horse.

3. Who shoves Elijah into the water?
(a) Justice.
(b) Tempest.
(c) Faith.
(d) Charity.

4. What is the name of the rounded structure atop Ahab's house?
(a) Dormer.
(b) Apse.
(c) Pergola.
(d) Cupola.

5. Una becomes close friends with ___ now that Mary is gone.
(a) Issac.
(b) Margaret.
(c) Austin.
(d) Robben.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who lost his arm to Moby Dick?

2. What is the name of Frannie's little brother?

3. Una asks the family to allow ___ to live with them.

4. Who is one of the owners of the Pequod?

5. The man is the captain of which ship?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Judge Austin Lord relate to Una's care after Ahab leaves Nantucket?

2. There is a dinner party at the judge's house. Why does the judge throw a party? What other event does the group attend?

3. Who is Robben Avalon? What is his relationship with Una?

4. Who is Susan? Why is she important to Una?

5. How do Una and Justice spend their time while Ahab is at sea? What is Justice's fear?

6. Who is Maria Mitchell? What does she have in common with Una?

7. What news does Una receive upon her return to Nantucket?

8. Discuss Una's fear regarding Justice and Jim.

9. What news does Una receive from Maria? How does it affect Una?

10. What is Una's reaction upon being married to Ahab?

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