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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 22 - Billy Budd.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the narrator in "The Fiddler" aspire to become?
(a) Rich.
(b) Happy.
(c) Brilliant.
(d) Famous.

2. What effect does the Marquis de Grandvin have on those around him?
(a) His presence is enriching.
(b) His presence is confusing.
(c) His presence is embarrassing.
(d) His presence is irritating.

3. What quality of Bartleby's induces the narrator to hire him?
(a) Bartleby is sedate.
(b) Bartleby is efficient.
(c) Bartleby is energetic.
(d) Bartleby is friendly.

4. What loss of John Gentian's is noticed most on May thirtieth?
(a) His blinded eye.
(b) His missing ear.
(c) His empty sleeve.
(d) His limp.

5. Why had Jimmy Rose never married?
(a) He didn't like women.
(b) He ws unattractive.
(c) He loved all women equally.
(d) He was too shy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What disease does Captain Delano learn has swept off much of the crew and cargo of slaves?

2. What does the old mast-man call Claggart behind his back?

3. How does Captain Delano evaluate Babo when he first meets him?

4. What food does Bartleby appear to eat exclusively?

5. Why had Jimmy Rose often been chosen to present awards?

(see the answer key)

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