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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. Where do both the captain and Steelkilt go after they separate?
(a) England.
(b) Hawaii.
(c) France.
(d) Tahiti.

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

3. What food does Bartleby appear to eat exclusively?
(a) Ginger nuts.
(b) Pine nuts.
(c) Porridge.
(d) Chestnuts.

4. What animal from the islands supplies sailors with food and utensils?
(a) The tortoise.
(b) The albatross.
(c) The seal.
(d) The iguana.

5. Why does Radney dislike Steelkilt?
(a) Steelkilt is rude.
(b) Steelkilt is handsome.
(c) Steelkilt is unfriendly.
(d) Steelkilt is insubordinate.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Steelkilt threaten to do if he is flogged by the captain?

2. Who are Pedro and Sebastian in The Town-Ho's Story?

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

4. What does Melville call the government the Creole soldier established on St. Charles?

5. What did buccaneers leave on the islands that Melville claims is proof of their better traits?

(see the answer key)

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