In Herman Melvilles Moby-Dick, the leading character Ahab, consumed with the desire for revenge for his lost leg, mindlessly pursues a whale nicknamed Moby Dick. What type of whale is Moby Dick, according to the book?
- Sperm whale
- Baleen whale
- Blue whale
- Humpback whale
Answer
The correct answer is A) Sperm whale.
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