AI ToolsNew
Tools to make learning and teaching easier
Test your knowledge of Chapter 24. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
What comparison does Ishmael make to argue for the nobility of whaling?
1 of 3
He compares it to the art of navigation and exploration
He likens it to warfare and other forms of hunting
He contrasts it with the peaceful life of fishermen
He compares it to the scientific study of marine life
What contributions of whaling does Ishmael highlight in the nineteenth century?
2 of 3
The discovery of new lands and the promotion of scientific research
The promotion of international trade and cultural exchange
The advancement of maritime technology and navigation skills
The provision of sperm-oil for oil lamps and exploration of new regions
What does Ishmael suggest about the recognition of the whaling profession in literature?
3 of 3
He believes whaling has been extensively chronicled in popular literature
He implies that whaling lacks a great chronicler to highlight its nobility
He thinks the profession is often misrepresented in historical accounts
He argues that whaling is often over-glorified in adventure stories
