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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 prevents Steelkilt from taking revenge on Radney?
(a) Steelkilt has a change of heart.
(b) Radney apologizes.
(c) The captain orders Radney executed.
(d) Moby Dick kills Radney.

2. What is the narrator's condition when he goes to the theater in London?
(a) He is bored and overfed.
(b) He is well-fed and relaxed.
(c) He is broke and alone.
(d) He is comfortable and among friends.

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

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

5. With what weapon does Radney threaten Steelkilt?
(a) A hammer.
(b) A rope.
(c) A knife.
(d) A gun.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the narrator of "The Two Temples" not allowed to enter the church?

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

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

4. What good qualities does Bartleby have as an employee?

5. What makes Moby Dick an unusual whale?

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