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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 41-42 | Chapters 43-44.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Ishmael introduce the story of Moby Dick?
(a) with stories of the dangerous white whale.
(b) by Ahab's description of the white whale.
(c) in a dream he has about a white whale.
(d) by suggesting the white whale is a myth.

2. Who pilots the Pequod out of the Nantucket harbor?
(a) Ahab.
(b) Peleg.
(c) Starbuck.
(d) Bildad.

3. What is the speculation about the noise coming from the after hold?
(a) There are ghosts on the Pequod.
(b) Moby Dick is sniffing out Captain Ahab.
(c) There are stowaways on board.
(d) There is live bait in the hold.

4. What do the plaques in the whaler's chapel remind Ishmael of?
(a) the heroism of whaling.
(b) the marks of distinction.
(c) the time away from land.
(d) the dangers of the sea.

5. What does Queequeg use to reach his food?
(a) a small lasso.
(b) his harpoon.
(c) a long stick.
(d) his long arms.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ishmael ultimately describe the whale?

2. What does Ishmael think is more remarkable than the whale's size and color?

3. Why does Elijah challenge Ishmael to find the men he saw heading for the Pequod?

4. How does Ishmael recognize newcomers to whaling on the streets of New Bedford?

5. Where is Captain Ahab as the crew begins coming aboard the Pequod?

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