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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. After the first whaling experience, what does Ishmael decide to do?
(a) make out his will.
(b) resign and jump ship.
(c) pray every day more urgently.
(d) lead a mutiny.

2. 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.

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

4. What is the harpooner, Queequeg, out doing when Ishmael is shown to his room?
(a) smoking his pipe.
(b) selling a shrunken head.
(c) sharpening his hatchet.
(d) shaving with his harpoon.

5. Who are Peleg and Bildad?
(a) outfitters of the Pequod.
(b) crewmen on the Pequod.
(c) part owners of the Pequod.
(d) builders of the Pequod.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What apology does Ishmael make about whalers?

3. What is the subject matter of the sermon in the chapel?

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

5. What do the plaques in the whaler's chapel remind Ishmael of?

(see the answer key)

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