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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17 - 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the narrator of "The Two Temples" attend the meeting at the church?
(a) He hides in the bell tower.
(b) He sneaks into the foyer.
(c) He disguises himself as the bell ringer.
(d) He bribes the man who guards the door.

2. Why does the lightning rod salesman claim that his rods are superior?
(a) They're made of steel.
(b) They're made of copper.
(c) They're made of magnesium.
(d) They're made of iron.

3. What do Steelkilt's three remaining conspirators decide to do to save themselves?
(a) Support Steelkilt's mutiny.
(b) Sneak back to their posts.
(c) Bind Steelkilt and give him to the captain.
(d) Kill Steelkilt.

4. How does Captain Delano evaluate Babo when he first meets him?
(a) Captain Delano evalutes Babo as vaguely threatening.
(b) Captain Delano evaluates Babo as woefully ignorant.
(c) Captain Delano evalutes Babo as a devoted companion.
(d) Captain Delano evaluates Babo as uncomfortably familiar.

5. What did a strange boy give the narrator in the theater?
(a) A cake of barley.
(b) A cup of ale.
(c) A cup of coffee.
(d) An unexpected smile.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who takes possession as the sole ruler of St. Charles Isle?

3. Why is it hard to see the mill when coming upon it?

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

5. How does Captain Delano view the attitude of the black people on board?

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