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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 133.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to Ahab's hat as he perches atop the mast?
(a) a sea hawk steals it.
(b) it blows off and falls into the ocean.
(c) it becomes misshapen in the mist.
(d) he throwns it in the ocean as bait.

2. Why does Ahab order a basket to take him to the top of one of the masts?
(a) he doubts if the crew would tell him if they spotted Moby Dick.
(b) he hopes Moby Dick can smell him and attack the ship.
(c) he wants to be the first one to see the huge whale.
(d) he wants Moby Dick to spot him easily.

3. What does Ahab order the ship's blacksmith to do?
(a) reinforce the sides of the Pequod.
(b) make more lances to use on Moby Dick.
(c) forge an iron harpoon only for Moby Dick.
(d) make a cast iron coffin for him if Moby Dick is not found.

4. What does Queequeg see in the Spanish doubloon?
(a) a pair of gold earrings.
(b) something to decorate his pipe.
(c) the price of a bride.
(d) nothing of any value.

5. What is the effect of Ahab's distraction on Starbuck?
(a) he hopes for the best.
(b) he walks sadly away.
(c) he continues to state his case.
(d) he shoves Ahab overboard.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the next whaling ship the Pequod meets during the search for Moby Dick?

2. What is the condition of the baby whale they harpoon?

3. What is Ahab's response to the call for help?

4. How do Ishmael and Queequeg transport their baggage to the boat bound for Nantucket?

5. What do they find in the corpse of the blind and crippled whale?

(see the answer key)

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