Question 1

What is Ishmael's initial reason for leaving the city?

Accepted Answer

He is restless and tired of city life.

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He is running from the law.

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He is following a woman.

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He wants to find treasure.

Question 2

Who is Queequeg?

Accepted Answer

A tattooed harpooner from the South Seas.

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A captain of the ship.

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A sailor who dislikes Ahab.

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A cook on the Pequod.

Question 3

What motivates Captain Ahab's obsession with Moby Dick?

Accepted Answer

Moby Dick took Ahab's leg.

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He is trying to protect his ship.

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He wants to prove he is the best captain.

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He wants to make a fortune.

Question 4

What does Ahab offer as a reward for sighting Moby Dick?

Accepted Answer

A gold doubloon nailed to the mast.

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A share of the whale's oil.

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A promotion to first mate.

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A special dinner on the ship.

Question 5

What does Queequeg do when he falls ill?

Accepted Answer

He makes a coffin for himself.

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He goes below deck to rest.

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He refuses to eat anything.

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He starts a prayer vigil.

Question 6

What is the fate of the Pequod?

Accepted Answer

It sinks after being attacked by Moby Dick.

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It is captured by pirates.

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It becomes a ghost ship.

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It returns to port safely.

Question 7

How does Ahab die?

Accepted Answer

He is pulled into the sea by Moby Dick.

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He dies from exhaustion.

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He drowns while trying to swim to safety.

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He is killed by another sailor.

Question 8

What does Ishmael cling to after the Pequod sinks?

Accepted Answer

Queequeg's coffin.

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A piece of driftwood.

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A barrel of supplies.

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A lifeboat.

Question 9

What theme is prominent in Ishmael's journey?

Accepted Answer

The struggle between man and nature.

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The importance of family.

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The power of friendship.

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The pursuit of wealth.

Question 10

How is Moby Dick characterized in the story?

Accepted Answer

As a vast and indifferent force of nature.

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As a demon seeking revenge.

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As a mythical creature created by Ahab's mind.

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As a simple animal driven by hunger.

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