What happens to the Pequod’s life buoy? What is the significance of the sailor’s death? What replaces the lost buoy? …

  Why does Ahab not believe the helmsman when he hears their heading? What is the cause of the malfunction? …

Explain the argument that takes place in chapter 120. Earlier in the book, Stubb has mentioned a certain amount of …

How will the Pequod navigate without her quadrant? What is Ahab upset? Which of the whaling boats is damaged in …

Why was the crew of the Bachelor in festive mood? What is the Bachelor’s response to Ahab’s traditional query? How …

Why does the ship’s blacksmith fire his forge so late in the journey? Why did the blacksmith give up his …

  “The hollow hull echoed under foot, as if you were treading over empty catacombs, and reeled and rolled in …

What is Ahab’s initial reaction to the report that the casks of oil in the hold are leaking? What, in …

What is different stylistically in Chapter 108 What does the carpenter mean with the comment that “…a short, little old …

How is Ahab’s artificial leg damaged? Ishmael states some philosophical beliefs he has. What is the mostimportant? Who is given …