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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 - 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the narrator of "Cock-a-Doodle-Doo?" call the rooster Signor Beneventano?
(a) The rooster reminds him of a character in a play.
(b) The rooster reminds him of a character in a book.
(c) The rooster reminds him of a song.
(d) The rooster reminds him of his neighbor.

2. What good qualities does Bartleby have as an employee?
(a) He is amiable and friendly.
(b) He is hard-working and honest.
(c) He is enthusiastic and energetic.
(d) He is eager to help.

3. What animal does Melville claim is not at home at sea, on land, or in the air?
(a) The cormorant.
(b) The penguin.
(c) The walrus.
(d) The bat.

4. What does the crew decide not to do after Steelkilt is flogged?
(a) Start a mutiny.
(b) Desert together.
(c) Call out when whales were sighted.
(d) Obey the captain.

5. Why does Coulter come home for lunch?
(a) To get exercise from the walk.
(b) To please his wife.
(c) To enjoy a hot meal.
(d) To rest a little while.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the other employees think of Bartleby's refusals?

2. What does the narrator say a man does when confronted with an unreasonable situation?

3. What emotion does the narrator of "Cock-a-Doodle-Doo?" say he has never felt since the rooster died?

4. What do Steelkilt and his men demand in return for obeying orders?

5. What do Steelkilt's three remaining conspirators decide to do to save themselves?

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