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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What object does the lookout spot that takes Melville's ship to Norfolk Isle?
(a) An American flag.
(b) A burning fire.
(c) A handkerchief.
(d) A white bird.

2. Why does the captain fear to shoot Steelkilt for his insubordination?
(a) It would justify Radney's dishonorable actions.
(b) It would spark a mutiny.
(c) It would be unfair.
(d) It would lead to a admiralty investigation.

3. Who is the worst enemy of the narrator of "Cock-a-Doodle-Doo?"
(a) His banker.
(b) His neighbor.
(c) His creditor.
(d) His wife.

4. What does the crew decide not to do after Steelkilt is flogged?
(a) Obey the captain.
(b) Start a mutiny.
(c) Call out when whales were sighted.
(d) Desert together.

5. Who takes possession as the sole ruler of St. Charles Isle?
(a) A Chilean adventurer.
(b) A Peruvian king.
(c) A Bolivian pirate.
(d) A Creole soldier.

Short Answer Questions

1. What prevents Steelkilt from taking revenge on Radney?

2. How does the narrator of "Cock-a-Doodle-Doo?" view locomotives and steamships?

3. What emotion does the narrator of "Cock-a-Doodle-Doo?" say he has never felt since the rooster died?

4. Where does the narrator in The Town-Ho's story tell his tale?

5. What is the main task of the narrator's youngest employee in Bartleby?

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