Lesson Four: Symbols in Moby-Dick

Question 1

Which detail sets the scene? “shivers ran over me”✔ “biting Polar weather”“those less lowering”

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✔ “biting Polar weather”

Question 2

What is the overall mood of the passage? ✔ gloomy and troubledfestive and forebodingadventurous and fair

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✔ gloomy and troubled

Question 3

Which theme does this passage advance?

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Nature is destructive and mysterious.

Question 4

What purposes does this chapter beginning serve? Check the three best answers.

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It sets the scene.; It uses word choice to convey important images and symbols.; It connects to larger themes in the text.

Question 5

Which theme does this passage advance?

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Emotional pain surpasses physical pain.

Lesson Four: Symbols in Moby-Dick Answers