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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 do Ishmael and Stubb discuss about captains and whaling?
(a) whether captains should be harpooners.
(b) whether the captain should go on the boats.
(c) whether the captain should take the helm.
(d) whether captains know enough about whales.

2. What story about a whale attack compares to the history of the Titanic?
(a) the ship struck an ice berg while chasing a whale.
(b) the ship was sunk on its maiden expedition.
(c) the ship was believed to be unsinkable.
(d) the whale looked like an ice berg.

3. What is the theme of MOBY DICK?
(a) revenge.
(b) madness.
(c) expectations.
(d) cooperation.

4. Why does the rumor start that Moby Dick is stalking the Pequod?
(a) no large fish are spotted near the Pequod.
(b) something keeps bumping the Pequod.
(c) a whale spout is seen only once every afternoon.
(d) a whale spout is seen at night every so often.

5. What characteristics does Ishmael assign to Starbuck, the chief mate?
(a) elegance and sophistication.
(b) ignorance and brashness.
(c) impetuousness and anger.
(d) common sense and intelligence.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the men do for entertainment on board the Pequod?

2. What is the name of the inn where Ishmael stays while waiting to go to Nantucket?

3. What happens to the boat Ishmael is in during the whale hunt?

4. What accommodation is available for Ishmael at the inn in New Bedford?

5. What is Ahab aware of while he stands on the deck of the Pequod?

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