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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17 - 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the narrator of "The Piazza" believe the soil is richer around the cottage that he finds?
(a) The owners have planted there.
(b) There is more sunlight there.
(c) The garden is obviously well-fed there.
(d) There is a sense of blessedness there.

2. What is the temperature at the mill?
(a) Hot.
(b) Cold.
(c) Warm.
(d) Oppressively hot.

3. How does Steelkilt respond to Radney's request that he sweep the deck?
(a) He complains loudly.
(b) He quietly refuses.
(c) He loudly refuses.
(d) He meekly obeys.

4. Why does the narrator of "Cock-a-Doodle-Doo?" believe he should not be sued?
(a) His interest payments are exorbitant.
(b) His creditor is a grumpy person.
(c) His debt was unfairly imposed.
(d) He is a hospitable, generous man.

5. What is the first thing Bartleby says he would prefer not to do?
(a) Originate a copy.
(b) Compare a copy with its original.
(c) Go for coffee.
(d) Copy a comparison of an original.

Short Answer Questions

1. What caused the bell-ringing automaton to kill Bannadonna?

2. What sort of feet did the apple-tree table have?

3. What does Steelkilt threaten to do if he is flogged by the captain?

4. What human assumption does Melville say is the most preposterous?

5. Why is Captain Delano glad he was not astute enough to recognize the mutiny?

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