Which sailors join in the dance described in chapter forty? Which sailors object to the dance and on what grounds? …

What is Starbuck’s objection to Ahab’s logic? What answer does Stubb propose for the Pequod’s troubles? How does the shift …

What does Ahab tell the mates “would have dropped ye dead”? (Pg. 138) Who thinks drinks from what in the …

What is Starbuck’s opinion of Ahab’s quest? How is the theme of good versus evil emphasized in this section? Explain …

  What is meant by Stubb’s remark about Ahab that “the chick that’s in him pecks the shell. “twill soon …

What does it mean to “stand a mast had”? In Moby-Dick, what does standing the masthead have in common with …

In what order do the officers report to Ahab’s cabin for dinner? Why does Ishmael pity Flask when he is …

Which whale is known as the “Unicorn whale”? (Pg. 117) What, according to Ishmael, is the “grand distinction” (Pg. 121) …

Why does Ishmael discredit the work of more than half of his listed experts on Cetology? Why does Ishmael discount …

Chapter 29, 30, 31 What prompts Stubb to approach Ahab? What is All’ab’s reaction? What does Stubb decide to about …