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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13 - 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the worst enemy of the narrator of "Cock-a-Doodle-Doo?"
(a) His creditor.
(b) His wife.
(c) His neighbor.
(d) His banker.

2. Why was Bannadonna excused for the homicide he committed?
(a) It was accidental.
(b) It was justifiable.
(c) It was done in self-defense.
(d) It was caused by esthetic passion.

3. What is the attitude of the bachelors in the Temple toward pain and trouble?
(a) Pain and trouble are unavoidable.
(b) Pain and trouble are nonexistent.
(c) Pain and trouble are everywhere.
(d) Pain and trouble are for other people.

4. What does Melville say is the most populous species on the island of Albermarle?
(a) Snakes.
(b) Lizards.
(c) Spiders.
(d) People.

5. What country possessed the Encantadas at the time Melville wrote?
(a) Chile.
(b) Peru.
(c) Colombia.
(d) Bolivia.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Merrymusk convince the narrator that he is a rich man?

2. What mythical character does the narrator say would have failed at his task if the chimney had then been in existence?

3. What did the American ship, the Essex, see in the Encantadas?

4. What had Hautboy lost in order to succeed?

5. What two characteristics does Melville attribute to the islands of the Encantadas?

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