Moby-Dick

Moby-Dick

by

Herman Melville

Test your knowledge of Chapter 44. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
How does Captain Ahab plan to track and find Moby Dick?
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By consulting nautical charts and using previous sighting locations to predict the whale's movements
By randomly searching the South Pacific
Using a new technology for underwater tracking
By following the advice of other experienced whalers
What mythological figure does Ishmael compare Ahab to, and why?
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Hercules, for his physical strength and courage
Prometheus, for defying the gods and suffering persistent torment
Odysseus, for his cleverness and strategic thinking
Zeus, for his commanding presence and leadership