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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 - 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the failure of his invention do for the uncle in "The Happy Failure?"
(a) Made him disappointed.
(b) Made him furious.
(c) Made him more determined.
(d) Made him a good man.

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 "calm and pure."
(c) Sea life is "daring and brave."
(d) Sea life is "quietly Christian."

3. Why does the narrator of "Cock-a-Doodle-Doo?" call the rooster Signor Beneventano?
(a) The rooster reminds him of a character in a book.
(b) The rooster reminds him of a song.
(c) The rooster reminds him of his neighbor.
(d) The rooster reminds him of a character in a play.

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

5. What makes Moby Dick an unusual whale?
(a) He is unusually large, white, and vengeful.
(b) He is intelligent and communicates with people.
(c) He has supernatural powers.
(d) He is unusually small, white, and intelligent.

Short Answer Questions

1. What animal does Melville claim is not at home at sea, on land, or in the air?

2. What is the profession of the narrator of Bartleby?

3. What has the uncle in "The Happy Failure" invented?

4. What does the arrangement of the office allow Bartleby to do with the narrator?

5. What did buccaneers leave on the islands that Melville claims is proof of their better traits?

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