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

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

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

4. Who is Charity and what is her function regarding the Pequod?
(a) she brings Bibles and religious supplies.
(b) she supervises the storing of the supplies.
(c) Peleg's wife, she orders the food supplies.
(d) Bildad's sister and part owner, she brings supplies.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the theme of MOBY DICK?

2. What accommodation is available for Ishmael at the inn in New Bedford?

3. What is Ishmael's religious affiliation?

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

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

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