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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) merchant marine.
(b) schoolmaster.
(c) bank clerk.
(d) newspaper reporter.

2. Why does Elijah challenge Ishmael to find the men he saw heading for the Pequod?
(a) they are figments of Ishmael's imagination.
(b) they are ghosts and not real men.
(c) they are criminals sabotaging the Pequod.
(d) they will not board with Captain Ahab.

3. Who is the chaplain of the whaler's place of worship?
(a) Father Elm.
(b) Father Maple.
(c) Father Pine.
(d) Father Sycamore.

4. What accommodation is available for Ishmael at the inn in New Bedford?
(a) a shared room with a harpooner.
(b) a bunk in a communal room.
(c) a bench in the dining room.
(d) a closet.

5. How does Queequeg manage to sign on with the Pequod after first being turned down?
(a) giving the owners shrunken heads.
(b) demonstrating his skill with the harpoon.
(c) agreeing to convert to Christianity.
(d) offering to work for less pay.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Ishmael decide to do about Queequeg?

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

4. Who are Peleg and Bildad?

5. What is Ishmael's religious affiliation?

(see the answer key)

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