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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 133.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Ishmael recognize newcomers to whaling on the streets of New Bedford?
(a) They look dazed.
(b) They do not know how to dress.
(c) They are carrying large carpetbags.
(d) They have on new Macintoshes.

2. What has the need for revenge done to Ahab's heart?
(a) it has softened because of tragedy.
(b) it has doubled over the missing boy.
(c) it has weakened after three years at sea.
(d) it has turned cold and unfeeling.

3. What does Fedallah say about his own death?
(a) he will die before Ahab.
(b) he will die of fright.
(c) he will die on land.
(d) he will die of old age.

4. What is the news from The Rachel as it nears the Pequod?
(a) they have seen Moby Dick.
(b) they are fleeing pirates.
(c) Moby dick has been killed.
(d) they are overloaded with oil.

5. Why does the crew on the ship see Stubb's and Flask's boats coming fast toward them?
(a) they are running from Moby Dick.
(b) they are being pulled by a harpooned whale.
(c) they are caught in a rip tide.
(d) they are being chased by pirates.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the characters keep watch on both the crew and the ocean?

2. Who pilots the Pequod out of the Nantucket harbor?

3. After the first whaling experience, what does Ishmael decide to do?

4. What odd behavior on the part of Ahab occurs over the apparatus used for determining latitude?

5. What is the second objection the Sag Harbor man has for the veracity of the story of Jonah?

(see the answer key)

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