View a FREE sample

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

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. What is the man called who stands on deck and holds the rope that secures Queequeg?
(a) the cowboy.
(b) the door post.
(c) the anchor.
(d) the monkey.

3. Which ship does Ishmael select for him and Queequeg to sign on?
(a) the Pequod.
(b) the Devil-dam.
(c) the Tit-bit.
(d) the Titanic.

4. What equipment does Ishmael discuss including their descriptions and uses?
(a) ropes.
(b) harpoons.
(c) sails.
(d) oars.

5. What is the condition of the baby whale they harpoon?
(a) it is dying from lack of milk.
(b) it is sick from swallowing a turtle.
(c) it is still attached by an umbilical cord.
(d) it is lost from its mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ishmael digress after the first whales are spotted?

2. What apology does Ishmael make about whalers?

3. What is the encounter in the ocean that causes Ahab to come to the deck?

4. Although the other four strange men blend in with the crew, what does Ishmael observe about Fedallah?

5. What does Flask see as he examines the doubloon?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 326 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample