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

2. 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 catching a large fish for dinner.
(d) by saving a man who fell overboard.

3. What is Ishmael's profession before signing on the whaling ship?
(a) bank clerk.
(b) schoolmaster.
(c) newspaper reporter.
(d) merchant marine.

4. Although the other four strange men blend in with the crew, what does Ishmael observe about Fedallah?
(a) he seems to like only Queequeg.
(b) he stays apart because only Ahab understands his language.
(c) his ability as harpooner is questionable.
(d) his reasons for being on the voyage remained a mystery.

5. How do Ishmael and Queequeg transport their baggage to the boat bound for Nantucket?
(a) on their backs.
(b) in a wheelbarrow.
(c) on a hay cart.
(d) in a taxi.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Queequeg manage to sign on with the Pequod after first being turned down?

2. Who is the second mate on board the Pequod?

3. What is the speculation about Ahab's knowledge of the stowaways?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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