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 * Moby Dick Questions Chapters 19-23,26-29,36-37**

Name: …………………………………………. Period: ………. Date: ………..

Chapter 19: The Prophet

1. Detail Ishmael and Queequeg’s run in with the man named Elijah. Who is Elijah? What does he look like? What does he tell them that makes them apprehensive about their voyage on the Pequod?

Chapter 20: All Astir

2. The ship is provisioned for the coming voyage. Why are so many supplies needed?

3. Who is Sister Charity and what does she do for the crew?

Chapter 21: Going Aboard

4. Who do Ishmael and Queeqeg encounter just before they board the ship? What do they ask this person? What does this person tell them?

5. What do Ishmael and Queeqeg find when they board the ship?

Chapter 22: Merry Christmas

6. The Pequod sails at noon on Christmas Day. How long will the ship and her crew be at sea?

7. The Pequod leaves Nantucket on a cold Christmas Day. What is Ishmael’s mood at this time and why?

Chapter 23: The Lee Shore

8. Detail Ishmael’s thoughts regarding Bulkington.

Chapter 26: Knights and Squires

9. What position does Starbuck serve? How old is he and where is he from? What religion is he?

10. Starbuck advises that men should fear what?

Chapter 27: Knights and Squires

11. What position does Stubb serve? Describe his temperament? What item does he always have in his possession?

12. What position does Flask serve? Describe his physical appearance and personality.

13. Describe Tashtego and his position.

14. Describe Daggoo and his position.

Chapter 28: Ahab

15. Captain Ahab is not seen on deck for several days after they put out to sea. Describe the mysterious captain’s physical appearance when he finally does appear.

16. What is Ahab’s prosthetic leg made out of?

Chapter 29: Enter Ahab; To Him, Stubb

17. What is Ahab’s favorite time to be on deck?

18. Why does Ahab scream at Stubbs?

Chapter 36: The Quarter-Deck

19. Why does Captain Ahab show all of the men a sixteen dollar gold piece?

20. What does Ahab vow regarding the great white whale, Moby Dick?

Chapter 37: Sunset

21. Who is the speaker in this chapter?

22. What does this person say about himself?