Moby-Dick

Moby-Dick

by

Herman Melville

Test your knowledge of Chapter 134. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
How does Moby Dick react to being pierced by Ahab's harpoons?
1 of 4
Moby Dick flees away from the ship
Moby Dick uses the harpoon lines against the men, tangling the whale-boats in them
Moby Dick surrenders to Ahab and his crew
Moby Dick attacks the ship directly
What happens to Ahab's boat during the encounter with Moby Dick?
2 of 4
It remains intact while the other two boats are smashed
It gets smashed against Moby Dick’s side
Ahab cuts it free and escapes unharmed
Moby Dick smashes it from below, causing the crew to spill into the ocean
What happens to Fedallah during the encounter with Moby Dick?
3 of 4
He is rescued by the Pequod along with other sailors
He successfully attacks Moby Dick
He is trapped under Moby Dick and is lost
He takes command of the Pequod
What is the nature of the disagreement between Ahab and Starbuck after the second day of the chase?
4 of 4
A philosophical disagreement about the nature of their quest
A disagreement over navigation tactics
A dispute over leadership roles
A disagreement about the distribution of the crew's duties