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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12 - Benito Cereno.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the lightning rod salesman feel about thunderstorms?
(a) He is relaxed and unafraid.
(b) He is terrified.
(c) He is confident.
(d) He is assured of his own safety.

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

3. What causes Captain Delano to suspect Benito Cereno is an impostor?
(a) His confusion.
(b) His weakness in command.
(c) His bad manners.
(d) His ignorance of seamanship.

4. To what did Captain Delano attribute Benito Cereno's ineffectiveness as captain?
(a) Ignorance, pride, and stubbornness.
(b) Cruelty, harshness, and unkindness.
(c) Foolhardy disregard for good advice.
(d) Youth, sickness, and gentility.

5. How does Melville describe pelicans?
(a) Clever and complicated.
(b) Woebegone and penitential.
(c) Modest and humble.
(d) Elegant and streamlined.

Short Answer Questions

1. What food does Bartleby appear to eat exclusively?

2. Who is Atufal?

3. What is unusual about the pork at the Coulters' dinner table?

4. What overcomes Captain Delano's criticism of Benito Cereno?

5. Why is the strange ship low on provisions?

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