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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. Who is Atufal?
(a) A chained slave.
(b) Babo's best friend.
(c) A leader of the slaves.
(d) A complaining woman among the slaves.

2. How does Captain Delano view the attitude of the black people on board?
(a) The black people seem to Captain Delano to be cheerful and content.
(b) The black people seem to Captain Delano to be competent and well-trained.
(c) The black people seem to Captain Delano to be insubordinate.
(d) The black people seem to Captain Delano to be cringing and fearful.

3. 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 his neighbor.
(c) The rooster reminds him of a character in a book.
(d) The rooster reminds him of a song.

4. Why is it hard to see the mill when coming upon it?
(a) The mill's entrance is disguised by branches.
(b) The mill is painted to camouflage the entrance.
(c) The whole landscape is white.
(d) The mill is hidden in a cave.

5. What is the temperature at the mill?
(a) Hot.
(b) Warm.
(c) Oppressively hot.
(d) Cold.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Hautboy accomplished in "The Fiddler?"

2. How does the narrator of "Cock-a-Doodle-Doo?" view locomotives and steamships?

3. Why is Captain Delano glad he was not astute enough to recognize the mutiny?

4. How do the bachelors in the Temple keep time?

5. What causes Captain Delano to suspect Benito Cereno is an impostor?

(see the answer key)

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