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Chapter 34: The Cabin-Table Quiz
Test your knowledge of Chapter 35. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
What does Ishmael comically compare mast-head-standing to?
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The construction of great ships
The building of the Tower of Babel and statues on tall columns
The discovery of new lands
Battles at sea
What dual purpose does sitting atop the mast serve in the novel?
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It provides a place for rest and also for storage
It is a lookout for danger and a spot for socializing
It is a practical lookout for whales and a place for solitary contemplation
It serves as a punishment area and an exercise spot
