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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the narrator of "Cock-a-Doodle-Doo?" believe the rooster's crow is saying?
(a) Hark!
(b) Hello!
(c) Beware!
(d) Glory be to God in the highest!

2. How does the narrator in "The Lightning Rod Man" feel about the storm before the salesman arrives?
(a) He thinks the storm is "grand" and "glorious."
(b) He thinks the storm is "radiant" and "beautiful."
(c) He thinks the storm "thought-provoking."
(d) He thinks the storm is "terrifying."

3. How does the lightning rod salesman feel about thunderstorms?
(a) He is confident.
(b) He is relaxed and unafraid.
(c) He is terrified.
(d) He is assured of his own safety.

4. What does Melville believe the charities of London do for the poor?
(a) The charities of London madden the poor.
(b) The charities of London embolden the poor.
(c) The charities of London soften the poor.
(d) The charities of London strengthen the poor.

5. What is the narrator's condition when he goes to the theater in London?
(a) He is well-fed and relaxed.
(b) He is bored and overfed.
(c) He is comfortable and among friends.
(d) He is broke and alone.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Steelkilt's three remaining conspirators decide to do to save themselves?

2. Why does Coulter come home for lunch?

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

4. How does the narrator get into the London theater presentation?

5. What does Blandmour believe God does for the poor?

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