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Chapter 86: The Tail Quiz
Test your knowledge of Chapter 87. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
What situation does the Pequod encounter while passing the coasts of Java?
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It encounters a storm that hinders its whale hunting
It is surrounded by a friendly fleet of local fishermen
It sees a grand armada of whales while being pursued by Malays
It is forced to stop due to mechanical issues
What shift in perception occurs regarding the whale-hunting off the coast of Java?
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The hunting appears more challenging and skillful than before
The whale-killing, once seen as heroic, now resembles a massacre
The focus shifts to the economic benefits of whaling
The whalers are seen as rescuing the whales from a worse fate
What issue arises for the Pequod's crew while hunting the large group of whales?
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A wounded whale rouses the armada, causing chaos and danger
A storm disrupts their hunting efforts
The whales dive too deep to be reached
They are interrupted by another ship claiming the same hunting grounds
What moral lesson does Ishmael draw from the whaling experience?
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That persistence always leads to success
The importance of teamwork and cooperation
Greed can lead to the loss of all that one has worked for
The inevitability of nature's victory over human endeavors
