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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17 - 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is unusual about the strange ship's figurehead?
(a) It is a plain, unmarked beak.
(b) It is beautifully carved.
(c) It is obviously from Castile.
(d) It is covered in canvas wrapping.

2. Why is it hard to see the mill when coming upon it?
(a) The whole landscape is white.
(b) The mill is painted to camouflage the entrance.
(c) The mill is hidden in a cave.
(d) The mill's entrance is disguised by branches.

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

4. Who is Atufal?
(a) A complaining woman among the slaves.
(b) A chained slave.
(c) Babo's best friend.
(d) A leader of the slaves.

5. Why does the narrator of "I and My Chimney" identify with his chimney?
(a) They are both an annoyance to the household.
(b) They are both obese old smokers.
(c) They are both. the center of attention.
(d) They are both tall and handsome.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who takes possession as the sole ruler of St. Charles Isle?

2. What country possessed the Encantadas at the time Melville wrote?

3. How does Captain Delano evaluate Babo when he first meets him?

4. What surprises the narrator when he goes to his office on a Sunday?

5. Where do both the captain and Steelkilt go after they separate?

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