Question

at last the day came when we were to sail. it dawned cold and gray. queequeg and i had been staying at a nearby inn while the ship was being made ready. now we arose early and packed our gear. we were ready for our _____.

• voyage
• game
• meal
• lesson

Explanation:

The context states the characters are preparing to sail on a ship, so the correct term for a journey by ship is "voyage". The other options do not fit the sailing/nautical context.

Answer:

voyage