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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 makes Moby Dick an unusual whale?
(a) He is unusually small, white, and intelligent.
(b) He has supernatural powers.
(c) He is unusually large, white, and vengeful.
(d) He is intelligent and communicates with people.

2. What emotion does the narrator of "Cock-a-Doodle-Doo?" say he has never felt since the rooster died?
(a) The cheerful joys.
(b) The doleful dumps.
(c) The silly slaphappiness.
(d) The warm contentment.

3. Why does the narrator of "Cock-a-Doodle-Doo?" believe he should not be sued?
(a) His interest payments are exorbitant.
(b) His creditor is a grumpy person.
(c) His debt was unfairly imposed.
(d) He is a hospitable, generous man.

4. What nicknames does the narrator of Bartleby give his employees?
(a) Chicken, Rooster, and Cluck.
(b) Chompers, Grumpy, and Short Stuff.
(c) Turkey, Nippers, and Ginger Nut.
(d) Grandpa, Grumpy, and The Kid.

5. Why does the captain fear to shoot Steelkilt for his insubordination?
(a) It would justify Radney's dishonorable actions.
(b) It would be unfair.
(c) It would spark a mutiny.
(d) It would lead to a admiralty investigation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the profession of the narrator of Bartleby?

2. What does the narrator's middle-aged employee offer to do for Bartleby?

3. Where does the narrator in The Town-Ho's story tell his tale?

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

5. How does Bartleby respond to the other employees?

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