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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 Whale Bone Inn.
(b) the Spouter Inn.
(c) the Humpback Inn.
(d) the Peter Coffin Inn.

2. Where is Captain Ahab as the crew begins coming aboard the Pequod?
(a) in his cabin.
(b) standing on the deck.
(c) still at home in his bedroom.
(d) bringing up the rear.

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. Which ship does Ishmael select for him and Queequeg to sign on?
(a) the Tit-bit.
(b) the Devil-dam.
(c) the Pequod.
(d) the Titanic.

5. At the Try Pots Inn in Nantucket, what is the staple menu?
(a) fish and chips.
(b) clam and cod chowder.
(c) bacon and eggs.
(d) ham and gravy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ishmael decide to do about Queequeg?

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

3. What apology does Ishmael make about whalers?

4. What is the conversation like at breakfast in the Spouter Inn?

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

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