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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Bartleby respond to the other employees?
(a) He resents them.
(b) He ignores them.
(c) He thanks them.
(d) He emulates them.

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

3. Why doesn't the narrator dismiss Bartleby for insubordination?
(a) Bartleby is distressed.
(b) Bartleby is obviously emotionally upset.
(c) Bartleby promises to improve.
(d) Bartleby is calm, showing no emotion.

4. Why does the narrator of "Cock-a-Doodle-Doo?" believe he should not be sued?
(a) His debt was unfairly imposed.
(b) His interest payments are exorbitant.
(c) His creditor is a grumpy person.
(d) He is a hospitable, generous man.

5. What do the crew members do as soon as the Town-Ho reaches port?
(a) They give up life on the sea.
(b) They murder the captain.
(c) They desert the ship.
(d) They call for help.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the narrator in The Town-Ho's story tell his tale?

2. What object does the lookout spot that takes Melville's ship to Norfolk Isle?

3. What does the narrator of "Cock-a-Doodle-Doo?" believe the rooster's crow is saying?

4. What surprises the narrator of "Cock-a-Doodle-Doo?" about the owner of the rooster?

5. Why does Radney dislike Steelkilt?

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