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 * Moby Dick Questions Chapters 123-124, 126, 128, 130-133**

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Chapter 123: The Musket

1. When Starbuck sees the loaded muskets in Ahab’s cabin, what does he consider doing and why?

Chapter 124: The Needle

2. The storm has ruined what instrument that is necessary for the crew to maintain proper direction?

3. How does Ahab deal with this problem?

Chapter 126: The Life-Buoy 4. As the Pequod approaches the equator, the sailors think that they hear mermaids or ghosts wailing. The Manxman says that these are the voices of the newly drowned men in the sea. What tragedy does this foreshadow

5. What do they use to replace the ship’s lost life buoy?

Chapter 128: The Pequod Meets the Rachel 6. The Pequod encounters the Rachel. Captain Gardiner of the Rachel begs Ahab to help him find his son, whose whale boat was lost in the chase after the White Whale. Why does Ahab refuse to help?

Chapter 130: The Hat 7. Ahab becomes totally obsessed with spotting Moby Dick and remains constantly on deck. He has himself hoisted up to the perch. What happens when he is up in the perch that is seen as foreshadowing the doom that is to follow?

Chapter 131: The Pequod Meets the Delight 8. The Pequod then runs into another whaling ship that is named Delight. Why is this name ironic?

Chapter 132: The Symphony 9. Ahab and Starbuck exchange stories about their wives and children. How does Ahab portray himself in this conversation?

10. What does Starbuck suggest they do?

11. Why does Ahab refuse to take Starbuck’s suggestion?

Chapter 133: The Chase—First Day

12. Who earns the doubloon?

13. What do they do when they spot Moby Dick?

14. What does the great White Whale do to Ahab’s whaling boat and its crew?

15. What does this show about the character of Moby Dick?