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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What benefit does the narrator get from his indulgence of Bartleby's eccentricities?
(a) Self-approval.
(b) The approval of his peers.
(c) Bartleby's friendship.
(d) The approval of his employees.

2. How does the narrator describe life on the sea as compared to farming or working the Erie Canal?
(a) Sea life is "reckless and barbaric."
(b) Sea life is "calm and pure."
(c) Sea life is "quietly Christian."
(d) Sea life is "daring and brave."

3. How does the narrator of "Cock-a-Doodle-Doo?" treat his creditor after hearing the crow?
(a) He offers to double his payment.
(b) He apologizes.
(c) He throws him out.
(d) He pays him promptly.

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

5. What does Steelkilt threaten to do if he is flogged by the captain?
(a) Jump overboard.
(b) Murder the captain.
(c) Seek an unnamed revenge.
(d) Tell the admiralty board of review.

Short Answer Questions

1. What surprises the narrator of "Cock-a-Doodle-Doo?" about the owner of the rooster?

2. Why does the narrator of "Cock-a-Doodle-Doo?" believe he should not be sued?

3. What does Melville call the government the Creole soldier established on St. Charles?

4. Where do both the captain and Steelkilt go after they separate?

5. What animal from the islands supplies sailors with food and utensils?

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