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 * Moby Dick Questions Chapters 38-39, 41-42, 44, 46-47, 48**

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Chapter 38: Dusk

1. Who is the speaker in this chapter?

2. How does the speaker feel about Captain Ahab?

Chapter 39: First Night-Watch

3. Who is the speaker in this chapter?

4. What is the speaker’s take on life?

Chapter 41: Moby Dick

5. What type of whale is Moby Dick?

6. How many creatures in the sea fear this type of whale?

7. Complete the following statement: “…it cannot be much matter of surprise that some whale men should go still further in their superstitions, declaring Moby Dick not only ubiquitous but ………………….

8. What are Captain Ahab’s views on Moby Dick?

Chapter 42: The Whiteness of the Whale

9. Ishmael explains that the whiteness of Moby Dick is appalling to him because of what whiteness symbolizes. Detail the symbolism of white.

Chapter 44: The Chart

10. What strategies does Captain Ahab plan to use to track down Moby Dick?

Chapter 46: Surmises

11. Captain Ahab’s sole interest in this journey is to locate Moby Dick and exact his revenge against the beast that crippled him. However, he knows that he must keep his ultimate goal a secret from his crew if he is to maintain their loyalty. How does Ahab plan to do this?

Chapter 47: The Mat-Maker

12. What does the crew spot in this chapter?

Chapter 48: The First Lowering

13. Who is Fedallah?

14. Describe the dangerous event that happens in this chapter: Who is involved? What dangerous thing happens? How is the problem resolved?