View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ishmael decide to do about Queequeg?
(a) to ask for another room.
(b) to convert him to Christianity.
(c) to become his friend.
(d) to keep his pistol loaded.

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

3. Who is the second mate on board the Pequod?
(a) Stubb.
(b) Flask.
(c) Pip.
(d) Dagoo.

4. 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 heroism of whaling.
(d) the time away from land.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ishmael ultimately describe the whale?

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

3. How does Ishmael digress after the first whales are spotted?

4. What is Ishmael's religious affiliation?

5. Which harpooner is chosen by Starbuck?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 233 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample