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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 81-82 | Chapter 83.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who are Peleg and Bildad?
(a) builders of the Pequod.
(b) outfitters of the Pequod.
(c) part owners of the Pequod.
(d) crewmen on the Pequod.

2. What is the name of Queequeg's small, carved idol?
(a) Jojo.
(b) Sojo.
(c) Mojo.
(d) Yojo.

3. What happens to the boat Ishmael is in during the whale hunt?
(a) it capsizes and all are thrown into the water.
(b) it gets stuck on the back of a whale.
(c) the whale they harpoon takes a bite out of the boat.
(d) the boat takes on water and sinks.

4. What story about a whale attack compares to the history of the Titanic?
(a) the ship was sunk on its maiden expedition.
(b) the ship struck an ice berg while chasing a whale.
(c) the ship was believed to be unsinkable.
(d) the whale looked like an ice berg.

5. How does Ishmael digress after the first whales are spotted?
(a) by discussing the ideal weather for whatling.
(b) by giving a background on Captain Ahab.
(c) by giving a brief commentary on different kinds of whale.
(d) by defining the process of spotting whales.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Ishmael's evidence that sperm whales have knowingly and maliciously been destructive to men and their ships?

2. To what does Ishmael attribute the Sag Harbor man's disbelief in the story of Jonah?

3. After the whale is captured, what is the next step?

4. Which ship does Ishmael select for him and Queequeg to sign on?

5. Why does Ishmael linger on the Biblical story of Jonah?

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