Chapter 31 - Queen Mab Quiz — Moby-Dick; or, The Whale

Who does Stubb tell his dream to in Chapter 31?

• Ishmael
• Flask
• Starbuck
• Queequeg

What does Ahab transform into in Stubb's dream?

• A whale
• A pyramid
• A ship
• A mountain

What is stuck in the merman's stern in Stubb's dream?

• Harpoons
• Nails
• Marlinspikes
• Whale teeth

According to the merman, being kicked by Ahab is comparable to what?

• Being punished by a king
• Being slapped by a queen and made a knight
• Being challenged to a duel
• Being blessed by a priest

What literary work does the chapter title "Queen Mab" allude to?

• A Midsummer Night's Dream
• Romeo and Juliet
• The Tempest
• Hamlet

What distinction does Stubb make about types of blows?

• A blow to the head is worse than one to the body
• A living thump is worse than a dead thump
• A blow from a captain is worse than one from a mate
• A blow at sea is worse than one on land

What does Stubb resolve to do after reflecting on his dream?

• Confront Ahab directly
• Leave the ship at the next port
• Leave Ahab alone and never speak to him
• Report Ahab to the ship's owners

Stubb successfully kicks Ahab back in his dream.

Ahab shouts for the crew to watch for a white whale at the end of the chapter.

What does "accosted" mean in the sentence "Next morning Stubb accosted Flask"?

• Avoided
• Approached and addressed boldly
• Attacked physically
• Whispered to secretly

What are "marlinspikes" as used in this chapter?

• Types of whale teeth
• Pointed metal tools for splicing rope
• Wooden ship pegs
• Iron nails for ship repair

What does "phiz" mean when Stubb says "Such a phiz!"?

• Voice
• Smell
• Face
• Temper