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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Queequeg's small, carved idol?
(a) Mojo.
(b) Sojo.
(c) Yojo.
(d) Jojo.

2. What makes Starbuck come and talk to Ahab.
(a) he decides to try one more time to change Ahab.
(b) he takes advantage of the beautiful morning.
(c) he witnesses the unexpected show of emotion by Ahab.
(d) he regrets his desire to kill Ahab.

3. What equipment left on board by Aunt Charity does Stubb throw overboard?
(a) a caddy for ginger water.
(b) a teapot.
(c) a still for making rum.
(d) a barrel of lemonade.

4. What is Captain Ahab doing as the Pequod sails away from The Delight?
(a) praying.
(b) crying.
(c) laughing.
(d) shaking.

5. Who are Peleg and Bildad?
(a) crewmen on the Pequod.
(b) part owners of the Pequod.
(c) outfitters of the Pequod.
(d) builders of the Pequod.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of whale is Moby Dick, the whale they are searching for?

2. What does Ahab question the men about?

3. What is the subject matter of the sermon in the chapel?

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

5. Why does Ahab order a basket to take him to the top of one of the masts?

(see the answer key)

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