Moby-Dick

Moby-Dick

by

Herman Melville

Test your knowledge of Chapter 100. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
How does the attitude of Captain Boomer towards his encounter with Moby Dick contrast with Ahab's?
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Boomer is vengeful and obsessed, while Ahab is indifferent
Both are equally obsessed with catching Moby Dick
Boomer is at peace despite his injury, unlike Ahab, who is consumed by vengeance
Boomer is deeply traumatized, while Ahab is inspired and determined
What happened to Boomer during his encounter with Moby Dick?
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He successfully captured Moby Dick
Moby Dick bit off his arm
He was injured by his own harpoon, leading to the amputation of his arm
He was unharmed but failed to capture the whale