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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 Queequeg's small, carved idol?
(a) Mojo.
(b) Sojo.
(c) Yojo.
(d) Jojo.

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

3. Who is the High Chief or king of the island of Kokovoko?
(a) Queequeg.
(b) Quequeg's uncle.
(c) Queequeg's brother.
(d) Queequeg's father.

4. What is Ishmael's profession before signing on the whaling ship?
(a) merchant marine.
(b) bank clerk.
(c) newspaper reporter.
(d) schoolmaster.

5. What is the theme of MOBY DICK?
(a) cooperation.
(b) expectations.
(c) revenge.
(d) madness.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What is the name of the inn where Ishmael stays while waiting to go to Nantucket?

5. What is Ishmael's religious affiliation?

(see the answer key)

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