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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8 - 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what does the onstage action in the London theater remind the narrator?
(a) His own childhood.
(b) The church service he had watched from the bell tower.
(c) The theater at home on Broadway.
(d) The curmudgeonly landlady at his boarding house.

2. How does the narrator describe life on the sea as compared to farming or working the Erie Canal?
(a) Sea life is "reckless and barbaric."
(b) Sea life is "daring and brave."
(c) Sea life is "calm and pure."
(d) Sea life is "quietly Christian."

3. What action does Steelkilt determine to take after being locked in the hold?
(a) He will seize the ship.
(b) He will kill the captain.
(c) He will apologize.
(d) He will kill Radney.

4. How does the narrator of "Cock-a-Doodle-Doo?" view the world?
(a) Full of dangers, snares, and delusions.
(b) Full of casualties, despotism, and knocks on the head.
(c) Full of sunshine, flowers, and rainbows.
(d) Full of puzzles, traps, and confusion.

5. What do Steelkilt and his men demand in return for obeying orders?
(a) They will be given better wages.
(b) Radney will be punished.
(c) They will not be punished.
(d) They will not have to sweep the decks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What prevents Steelkilt from taking revenge on Radney?

2. Whose job is it to normally sweep the deck of a ship?

3. What does Blandmour believe God does for the poor?

4. Why does the narrator of "Cock-a-Doodle-Doo?" believe he should not be sued?

5. What does Melville say is the most populous species on the island of Albermarle?

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