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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 99 | Chapters 100-101.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What makes Ahab return quickly to the Pequod from the Samuel Enderby?
(a) he wants to beat the other captain to Moby Dick.
(b) he begins to feel ill.
(c) he learns the direction Moby Dick is traveling.
(d) he has a fight with the other captain.

2. Why does the captain of a whale ship the Pequod meets at sea not want to board the Pequod?
(a) he never leaves his own ship.
(b) he does not like Ahab.
(c) he is jealous of the Pequod's catch.
(d) his crew is ill.

3. How does Stubb regain a dead whale from a French whaling boat?
(a) by stealing the dead whale at night.
(b) by using humor and intelligence.
(c) by threatening to blow up their boat.
(d) by playing poker.

4. From what does the Pequod escape at sea?
(a) a giant squid.
(b) Malay pirates.
(c) Japanese gun boats.
(d) an ocean whirlpool.

5. What does Stubb get from the dead whale?
(a) a substance known as Ambergis.
(b) the skull and teeth.
(c) the tail fins.
(d) the bones in the mouth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the theme of MOBY DICK?

2. What has Ahab's vengeance done to him?

3. Why does Ishmael advise against putting intellectual men on watch?

4. How does Ishmael recognize newcomers to whaling on the streets of New Bedford?

5. Who is the High Chief or king of the island of Kokovoko?

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