What distinguishes a whaling ship from other ocean vessels in regards to their supplies? Who or what is the Pequod …

What classical references does Ishmael give to whaling? What points does Ishmael express doubts with in the story of Jonah? …

How do the Pequod’s harpooners manage to catch the contested whale? Why does a harpooned whale not simply dive deeper …

Which bone does Ishmael suggest would be a better indication of the whale’s character than the brain? What is the …

What allows Queequeg time to find Tashtego after he falls overboard? Who is Ishmael referring to when he describes Tashtego’s …

Why is Queequeg obliged to stand on the body of the dead whale? How does Queequeg’s position endanger Ishmael? Why …

  Which piece of the whale’s anatomy is kept after the body is disposed of? How is this trophy stored …

What is the dead whale’s lasting legacy, according to Ishmael? What does the description of the whale miss? Find an …

What proportion does Ishmael give for turning blubber to finished oil? What does Ishmael compare to the scares on a …

Who is given the duty if guarding the whale’s body from sharks during the night? How do the guards fend …