Moby-Dick

Moby-Dick

by

Herman Melville

Test your knowledge of Chapter 1. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
What are the reasons Ishmael, the narrator, decides to go on a whaling voyage?
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To escape legal troubles
To make money, entertain himself, and escape city life
To fulfill a family obligation
To conduct scientific research
What dual nature of life at sea is described in the novel?
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The freedom of the open seas and the restrictive life on the ship
The excitement of adventure and the monotony of daily tasks
The opportunity for wealth and the risk of piracy
The thrill of discovering new lands and the fear of getting lost