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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 32-33 | Chapters 34-35.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the subject matter of the sermon in the chapel?
(a) preparing for death.
(b) Balam and the ass.
(c) the creation of sea creatures.
(d) Jonah and the whale.

2. What unusual thing does Queequeg do while putting on his boots?
(a) jumps up on top of the bed.
(b) turns around three times.
(c) sits on the floor.
(d) crawls under the bed.

3. How does Ishmael digress after the first whales are spotted?
(a) by discussing the ideal weather for whatling.
(b) by giving a background on Captain Ahab.
(c) by defining the process of spotting whales.
(d) by giving a brief commentary on different kinds of whale.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the theme of MOBY DICK?

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

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

4. What purpose does the mad Elijah serve in the story?

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

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