Billy Budd Quiz

Herman Melville

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Questions 1-5 of 50:

1.

The narrator states that Claggart pales in comparison to Billy Budd in all of these categories except one. Which of the following does the narrator NOT mention in comparison of the two men? (from Chapter 12)

Attitude.

Appearance.

Health.

Intellect.

2.

How is Billy sentenced to be executed? (from Chapter 21)

By walking the plank.

By hanging.

By being shot.

By being poisoned.

3.

What reason does the Purser give for Billy's odd death? (from Chapter 26)

Billy's willpower.

Billy's intelligence.

Billy's religious faith.

Billy's fear of dying.

4.

What item from the Bellipotent becomes sacred to the crew? (from Chapter 30)

The medallion.

The spar.

The torn topsail.

The jib.

5.

Why does Melville claim that certain men are morally depraved? (from Chapter 11)

Because their licentious behavior makes them depraved.

Because they are not entirely sane.

Because cruel treatment breeds cruelty.

Because they are forced into depravity by their living conditions.

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