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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Symbols in Moby-Dick

Question 1 • MO-English Language Arts 11 A

How does the “auger hole, bored about half an inch or so, into the plank” develop the symbol of Ahab’s whalebone leg?

Answer
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It reveals Ahab’s extreme boredom with being on deck all the time.
B
It reveals Ahab’s special connection to Moby Dick.
C
It reveals Ahab’s commitment to his mission for revenge.
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It reveals the destructive power of ivory on natural wood.
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