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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What quality of Bartleby's induces the narrator to hire him?
(a) Bartleby is energetic.
(b) Bartleby is friendly.
(c) Bartleby is sedate.
(d) Bartleby is efficient.

2. What does the narrator of "Cock-a-Doodle-Doo?" believe the rooster's crow is saying?
(a) Hark!
(b) Glory be to God in the highest!
(c) Hello!
(d) Beware!

3. What indicates to Captain Delano that the strange ship may be in trouble?
(a) The ship is giving a distress signal.
(b) The ship flies no flag.
(c) The ship seems uncertain of its direction.
(d) The ship is bound for an uninhabited island.

4. Why does the captain decide not to flog Steelkilt?
(a) He suddenly feels the menace of the rest of the crew.
(b) He suddenly feels ashamed of his own behavior.
(c) He suddenly feels sorry for Steelkilt.
(d) Steelkilt makes an inaudible threat.

5. Why does the narrator of "I and My Chimney" identify with his chimney?
(a) They are both obese old smokers.
(b) They are both an annoyance to the household.
(c) They are both. the center of attention.
(d) They are both tall and handsome.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Melville describe Captain Delano's personality?

2. What does the crew decide not to do after Steelkilt is flogged?

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

4. What did a strange boy give the narrator in the theater?

5. Who is the worst enemy of the narrator of "Cock-a-Doodle-Doo?"

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