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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 119-126.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What happens to Queequeg while he helps locate the oil leak?
(a) he becomes ill and almost dies.
(b) he slips on the oil and cracks open his head.
(c) he falls into a cask of sperm whale oil.
(d) he gets into a fight with Tashtego.

3. After the whale is captured, what is the next step?
(a) hauling it back to the ship.
(b) estimating its weight.
(c) removing its skin.
(d) cutting off its head and tail.

4. What happens to Radney during a whale chase?
(a) he is thrown overboard.
(b) he is eaten by the whale.
(c) he is murdered by Steelkilt.
(d) he is promoted to harpooner.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Queequeg distinguish himself on the trip to Nantucket?

2. What further detailed information does Ishmael record about the whale?

3. What does Ishmael say whale ship crew members often do with the bones of whales?

4. Why does the crew on the ship see Stubb's and Flask's boats coming fast toward them?

5. What does Ahab question the men about?

(see the answer key)

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