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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the watch on the mast of The Rachel know that Moby Dick had probably been harpooned.
(a) he saw the boat being pulled away.
(b) it happened right near The Rachel.
(c) he thought he could see it happen.
(d) he saw the White Whale attack the boat.

2. What does the captain of a German whaling ship want from the Pequod?
(a) coffee.
(b) lamp oil.
(c) directions.
(d) sailcloth.

3. What does Starbuck contemplate when he finds Ahab asleep?
(a) locking up the captain.
(b) murdering the captain.
(c) waking the captain.
(d) scaring the captain.

4. To what does Ishmael attribute the hieroglyphic-like markings on the whale skin?
(a) contacts with other whales.
(b) scrapes from coral reefs.
(c) ageing.
(d) contacts with ships.

5. Why does Ishmael advise against putting intellectual men on watch?
(a) they become easily bored.
(b) they ask too many questions.
(c) they analyze too much.
(d) they become engrossed in their own thoughts.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Elijah challenge Ishmael to find the men he saw heading for the Pequod?

2. Which crew member does Ishmael single out as having the most responsibility?

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

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

5. What story about a whale attack compares to the history of the Titanic?

(see the answer key)

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