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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 20-21 | Chapters 22-25.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the inn where Ishmael stays while waiting to go to Nantucket?
(a) the Peter Coffin Inn.
(b) the Humpback Inn.
(c) the Whale Bone Inn.
(d) the Spouter Inn.

2. What purpose does the mad Elijah serve in the story?
(a) he adds comic relief to the story.
(b) he prophecies success for the Pequod.
(c) he explains how to get on board the Pequod.
(d) he prophecies disaster for the Pequod.

3. What apology does Ishmael make about whalers?
(a) He agrees that whalers are low caste.
(b) He uses history to honor whalers.
(c) He explains why they are socially low.
(d) He defends their crude manners.

4. How do Ishmael and Queequeg transport their baggage to the boat bound for Nantucket?
(a) in a taxi.
(b) on their backs.
(c) on a hay cart.
(d) in a wheelbarrow.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Ishmael's religious affiliation?

2. What unusual thing does Queequeg do while putting on his boots?

3. How does Queequeg manage to sign on with the Pequod after first being turned down?

4. Who is Charity and what is her function regarding the Pequod?

5. What do the plaques in the whaler's chapel remind Ishmael of?

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