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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8 - 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the crew decide not to do after Steelkilt is flogged?
(a) Call out when whales were sighted.
(b) Obey the captain.
(c) Desert together.
(d) Start a mutiny.

3. What office does the narrator of Bartleby hold that no longer exists?
(a) Mayor.
(b) Justice of the Peace.
(c) County Coroner.
(d) Master of Chancery.

4. What does Melville call the government the Creole soldier established on St. Charles?
(a) A monarchy.
(b) A theocracy.
(c) A democracy.
(d) A riotocracy.

5. Who are Pedro and Sebastian in The Town-Ho's Story?
(a) Sailors on the Pequod.
(b) Sailors on the Town-Ho.
(c) Writers.
(d) Friends of the narrator.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Bannadonna excused for the homicide he committed?

2. With what weapon does Radney threaten Steelkilt?

3. How much does the uncle in "The Happy Failure" think his invention is worth?

4. What does Bartleby's demeanor show about his eccentricities?

5. What does Melville say is the most populous species on the island of Albermarle?

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