General knowledge question

In 'Moby-Dick', what is Captain Ahab obsessed with hunting?

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Correct answer

B: A white whale

Captain Ahab's obsession in Herman Melville's novel is to hunt down the great white whale, Moby Dick.

This question appeared in the Wizzy Quiz round for Sunday 23 August 2026.

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