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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the narrator get into the London theater presentation?
(a) A stranger gives him a ticket.
(b) He pawns his overcoat to buy a ticket.
(c) He finds a ticket on the sidewalk.
(d) He sneaks in a side door.

2. Why had Jimmy Rose often been chosen to present awards?
(a) He was handsome.
(b) He was famous.
(c) He spoke well.
(d) He was a generous donor.

3. What did buccaneers leave on the islands that Melville claims is proof of their better traits?
(a) Buried treasure.
(b) Carved stone furniture.
(c) Planted gardens.
(d) Planted orchards.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wrote the book lying on the apple-tree table?

2. What famous person expressed a good opinion of the narrator of Bartleby?

3. With what weapon does Radney threaten Steelkilt?

4. What was the disadvantage of building the piazza on the north side of the house?

5. What is unusual about the strange ship's figurehead?

(see the answer key)

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