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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 20-21 | Chapters 22-25.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What apology does Ishmael make about whalers?
(a) He explains why they are socially low.
(b) He agrees that whalers are low caste.
(c) He defends their crude manners.
(d) He uses history to honor whalers.

2. Where is Captain Ahab as the crew begins coming aboard the Pequod?
(a) bringing up the rear.
(b) in his cabin.
(c) still at home in his bedroom.
(d) standing on the deck.

3. What is Ishmael's profession before signing on the whaling ship?
(a) bank clerk.
(b) schoolmaster.
(c) newspaper reporter.
(d) merchant marine.

4. What is the subject matter of the sermon in the chapel?
(a) preparing for death.
(b) Jonah and the whale.
(c) the creation of sea creatures.
(d) Balam and the ass.

5. How do Ishmael and Queequeg transport their baggage to the boat bound for Nantucket?
(a) on a hay cart.
(b) in a wheelbarrow.
(c) in a taxi.
(d) on their backs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the High Chief or king of the island of Kokovoko?

2. Which ship does Ishmael select for him and Queequeg to sign on?

3. What is the name of the inn where Ishmael stays while waiting to go to Nantucket?

4. At the Try Pots Inn in Nantucket, what is the staple menu?

5. What is the harpooner, Queequeg, out doing when Ishmael is shown to his room?

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