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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12 - Benito Cereno.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the first thing Bartleby says he would prefer not to do?
(a) Copy a comparison of an original.
(b) Go for coffee.
(c) Originate a copy.
(d) Compare a copy with its original.

2. What is the profession of the narrator of Bartleby?
(a) Lawyer.
(b) Stockbroker.
(c) Tax accountant.
(d) Judge.

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

4. To what sight in the city does Melville compare the islands of the Encantadas?
(a) A pile of rocks.
(b) A pile of cinders.
(c) A pile of trash.
(d) A pile of leaves.

5. Where does the narrator in The Town-Ho's story tell his tale?
(a) Lima, Peru.
(b) On the deck of the Town-Ho.
(c) On the deck of the Pequod.
(d) The Cape of Good Hope.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the narrator of "Cock-a-Doodle-Doo?" call the rooster Signor Beneventano?

2. How did Captain Delano evaluate the relationship between Benito Cereno and Babo?

3. What indicates to Captain Delano that the strange ship may be in trouble?

4. What is the main task of the narrator's youngest employee in Bartleby?

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

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