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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 has Hautboy accomplished in "The Fiddler?"
(a) Hautboy has become famous.
(b) Hautboy has learned to be happy.
(c) Hautboy has become rich.
(d) Hautboy has developed great technical proficiency.

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

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

4. What food does Bartleby appear to eat exclusively?
(a) Chestnuts.
(b) Ginger nuts.
(c) Porridge.
(d) Pine nuts.

5. How does the narrator of "Cock-a-Doodle-Doo?" view the world?
(a) Full of puzzles, traps, and confusion.
(b) Full of dangers, snares, and delusions.
(c) Full of casualties, despotism, and knocks on the head.
(d) Full of sunshine, flowers, and rainbows.

Short Answer Questions

1. What nicknames does the narrator of Bartleby give his employees?

2. What happens to the rooster when the Merrymusk family dies?

3. Why is the narrator not pleased with Bartleby's industriousness?

4. Why does Radney dislike Steelkilt?

5. With what weapon does Radney threaten Steelkilt?

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