How is Ahab’s artificial leg damaged? Ishmael states some philosophical beliefs he has. What is the mostimportant? Who is given …

Why does Ahab get along well with the captain of the Samuel Enderby? How does the story-telling between the captain …

What is the main point Ishmael is making in chapter ninety-eight? What country was the doubloon minted in? Who does …

What is a try-works? While the blubber boils at night, the fire nearly burns the workers. Ishmael compares the scene …

What experience does Ishmael have that provides him with sensual pleasure? Describe the source of Ishmael’s deep happiness. How does …

What ironic statement does Stubb make in his explanation? Why is Pip not rescued by one of the other boats …

What is Ambergris, and why is it valuable? How does Ishmael answer the charge that a whale boat smells and …

Under what authority does the Duke claim ownership of the dead whale? What is the name of the ship that …

Why are some whales called “schoolmasters”? If you were to find a single sperm whale swimming in the sea, what …

What makes the pod of whales that the Pequod chases noteworthy? What do Starbuck and Queequeg do? Why? How many …