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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 has returned home after losing which body part?
(a) Leg.
(b) Arm.
(c) Hand.
(d) Foot.

2. The man is the captain of which ship?
(a) Albatross.
(b) Samud.
(c) Sussex.
(d) Angora.

3. Which river did Susan cross to gain her freedom?
(a) Hudson.
(b) Ohio.
(c) Mississippi.
(d) Missouri.

4. Ahab tells Una about which seafaring creature?
(a) Dolphins.
(b) Flying fish.
(c) Moby Dick.
(d) Orca.

5. Una compares the judge to which famous figure?
(a) George Washington.
(b) Jesus.
(c) Ahab.
(d) Ben Franklin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Maria's last name?

2. Who shoves Elijah into the water?

3. Who is in charge of the publication?

4. The Pequod sails on which holiday?

5. Who marries Starbuck?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What tragedy befalls Nantucket? How does it change things? What are some of the steps people take to rebuild?

3. What happens to Ahab physically upon his return to Nantucket? How do Una and Ahab deal with the issue?

4. Who is Captain Mayhew? Why does he visit Una? What offer does Mayhew make to Una?

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

6. Frannie's life changes a great deal during this time. What happens to Frannie? What major career move does Frannie make?

7. Who is Elijah? What news does he deliver to Justice? What happens to Elijah?

8. What does Una decide to do when she learns that she is pregnant?

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

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

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