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 …

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? …