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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 49-50 | Chapter 51-53.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what does Ishmael compare the weaving of a mat?
(a) life.
(b) complications.
(c) whaling.
(d) map making.

2. What do Peleg and Bildad do once the Pequod is in the Atlantic Ocean?
(a) go wake up Captain Ahab.
(b) leave the Pequod on a raft.
(c) return to shore in a small boat.
(d) jump overboard and swim to shore.

3. What is the name of the inn where Ishmael stays while waiting to go to Nantucket?
(a) the Humpback Inn.
(b) the Peter Coffin Inn.
(c) the Spouter Inn.
(d) the Whale Bone Inn.

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

5. What is peculiar about the deck where Ahab walks?
(a) It is double decked.
(b) It has many dents made by Ahab's prosthesis.
(c) It is covered with sharkskin.
(d) It is slanted and easy to lose footing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the rumor start that Moby Dick is stalking the Pequod?

2. What startles the crew as they prepare to go after a whale?

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

4. What does Ishmael think is more remarkable than the whale's size and color?

5. What is Ishmael's profession before signing on the whaling ship?

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