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

2. What does Ishmael decide to do about Queequeg?
(a) to become his friend.
(b) to ask for another room.
(c) to convert him to Christianity.
(d) to keep his pistol loaded.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Ishmael and Queequeg transport their baggage to the boat bound for Nantucket?

2. Who are Peleg and Bildad?

3. What is the theme of MOBY DICK?

4. What is the harpooner, Queequeg, out doing when Ishmael is shown to his room?

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

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