According to the passage, Melville's early novels were ____________ .
A.published while he was traveling
B.completely fictional
C.all about his work on whaling ship
D.based on his travel experience

In what year did Melville's book about his experiences as a cabin boy appear?
A.1837
B.1841
C.1849
D.1847

The word “basis" is closest in meaning to _______
A.foundation
B.message
C.bottom
D.theme

A "frigate" is probably __________.
A.an office
B.a ship
C.a troop
D.a train

According to the passage, Moby Dick is _________
A.a romantic adventure
B.a single-faceted work
C.a short story about a whale
D.symbolic of humanity fighting the environment

Susan gave me a hand in the garden, so I didn't have to do it all ............. after all.
A.me
B.I
C.mine
D.myself

I know this town like the .............. of my hand.
A.palm
B.front
C.back
D.tip

She went to the best dressmaker to ensure that her wedding dress fitted her like a................. .
A.sock
B.shoe
C.glove
D.shirt

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Because of his poor health, it took him a long time to……………..his bad cold.
A.throw over
B.throw off
C.throw away
D.throw down

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Having been selected to represent the Association of American Engineers at the International Convention, ……………...
A.the members applauded him
B.a speech had to be given by him
C.he gave a short acceptance speech
D.the members congratulated him