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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. What do the Peruvian listeners force the storyteller to do to prove his story is true?
(a) Produce another witness.
(b) Show some evidence.
(c) Swear on the Bible.
(d) Cross his heart.

2. What office does the narrator of Bartleby hold that no longer exists?
(a) Master of Chancery.
(b) Justice of the Peace.
(c) Mayor.
(d) County Coroner.

3. What does the narrator say a man does when confronted with an unreasonable situation?
(a) Acquiesces out of courtesy.
(b) Digs in his heels.
(c) Doubts the other person.
(d) Questions his own mind.

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

5. What object does the lookout spot that takes Melville's ship to Norfolk Isle?
(a) A burning fire.
(b) A handkerchief.
(c) An American flag.
(d) A white bird.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose job is it to normally sweep the deck of a ship?

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

3. What action does Steelkilt determine to take after being locked in the hold?

4. What does the crew decide not to do after Steelkilt is flogged?

5. What does the narrator of "Cock-a-Doodle-Doo?" believe the rooster's crow is saying?

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