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

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

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

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

5. How does Queequeg distinguish himself on the trip to Nantucket?
(a) by winning an arm wrestling match.
(b) by climbing to the top of the mast.
(c) by saving a man who fell overboard.
(d) by catching a large fish for dinner.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who pilots the Pequod out of the Nantucket harbor?

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

3. What is the name of Queequeg's small, carved idol?

4. How does Ishmael recognize newcomers to whaling on the streets of New Bedford?

5. What unusual thing does Queequeg do while putting on his boots?

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