What is Bulkington’s job aboard ship? What job does Ismael most closely associate with the professional whaler? What credits does …

  Who, besides Ishmael and Queequeg, sees the five vanishing sailors board the ship? Why does Ishmael object to Queequeg’s …

  What does the stranger say that injects an element of mystery into the story? Why does the stranger’s name …

  Why does Ishmael avoid returning to the room after signing on to the Pequod? Why does Ishmael break the …

Who are Captains Peleg and Bildad? What is the general impression of the Pequod? What is Captain Peleg’s response to …

Who refers Queequeg and Ishmael to the Try Pots? Why? What premonitions does Ishmael have? On what basis does Mrs. …

What is the name of the first boat that Ishmael and Queequeg board together? What reward does Queequeg ask for …

Ishmael asserts that “a sleeping apartment should never be furnished with a fire.” (pg. 47) Why not? Where is Queequeg …

Who does Ishmael compare Queequeg to as he studies the man’s head? Why does Ishmael finally decide to befriend Queequeg? …

What is the focus of attention in the church as Ishmael makes his entrance? What do these objects have in …