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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 mythical character does the narrator say would have failed at his task if the chimney had then been in existence?
(a) Atlas.
(b) Icharus.
(c) Prometheus.
(d) Hercules.

2. Who lives in the cottage that the narrator of "The Piazza" finds in the mountains?
(a) A lonely widow.
(b) A newlywed husband and wife.
(c) An orphaned brother and sister.
(d) No one.

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

4. How much does the uncle in "The Happy Failure" think his invention is worth?
(a) More than his house.
(b) More than silver.
(c) More than a life's work.
(d) More than gold.

5. What disease does Captain Delano learn has swept off much of the crew and cargo of slaves?
(a) Rickets.
(b) Cholera.
(c) Malaria.
(d) Scurvy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the captain fear to shoot Steelkilt for his insubordination?

2. What is Poor Man's Pudding?

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

4. How was John Marr wounded?

5. What caused the bell-ringing automaton to kill Bannadonna?

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