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 …

What is Stubb’s opinion of the cook’s preparation of his steak? What literary term describes old Fleece’s manner of speaking? …

What does Melville say about Ahab’s desire to kill only the white whale? What does Stubb eat for dinner on …

Why does Ishmael assert that only one in ten thrown harpoons finds its target? What are the potential consequences of …

What is Queequeg’s opinion of the “spectre”? Why is Stubb the one to kill the first sperm whale of the …

  1. Who initially spots the “strange spectre” in the ocean? (Pg. 230) What is it though to be? 2. …