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

2. What surprises the narrator when he goes to his office on a Sunday?
(a) Bartleby has been living there.
(b) Bartleby has invited friends to the office.
(c) Bartleby has been working on the weekend.
(d) Bartleby has stolen his things.

3. Who takes possession as the sole ruler of St. Charles Isle?
(a) A Creole soldier.
(b) A Chilean adventurer.
(c) A Peruvian king.
(d) A Bolivian pirate.

4. How does the narrator describe the men who work the Erie Canal?
(a) They are mild and calm.
(b) They are sneaky and subtle.
(c) They are picturesquely wicked.
(d) They are strong and virtuous.

5. What do the other employees think of Bartleby's refusals?
(a) They think Bartleby should be excused.
(b) They think Bartleby should be fired.
(c) They think Bartleby should be forgiven.
(d) They think Bartleby should be promoted.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the crew decide to do after Steelkilt is flogged?

2. What age is the narrator of Bartleby?

3. What do the crew members do as soon as the Town-Ho reaches port?

4. To what sight in the city does Melville compare the islands of the Encantadas?

5. What nicknames does the narrator of Bartleby give his employees?

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