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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Which character is known for his cheerful disposition?
2. Why do personalities seem clash more aboard a ship?
3. Which character is deceived by Squeak's lies?
4. What is a mutiny?
5. In chapter 15, which character is Billy's confidant?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why is Claggart "down" on Billy?
2. What does Claggart mean when he says, "Handsomely done, my lad! And handsome is as handsome does it, too!" ?
3. How does Billy's innocence affect his ability to react to the afterguardsman's proposal?
4. How does Billy's threat of physical force when confronted by the afterguardsman foreshadow his downfall?
5. Who is Squeak?
6. How does Melville contrast Billy and Claggart's characters?
7. Who is the afterguardsman?
8. What is Captain Vere's favorite hobby?
9. What incident is the catalyst for Billy's demise?
10. Describe Billy Budd.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Compare and contrast Billy Budd's character with John Claggart's character. Which characteristics indicate that Billy is the protagonist? Which characteristics indicate that Claggart is the antagonist? What role does innocence, truth, mystery and deception play in their characters?
Essay Topic 2
What role does the Dansker play in the novel? How does Billy view the Dansker? How does the Dansker view Billy? Why does Dansker feel the need to clarify the events around Billy without offering advice on how to cope with those events?
Essay Topic 3
How does emotional repression affect the development of emotion among the sailors on the Bellipotent? How does Claggart's repression of feelings magnify his anger? What is the consequence of his repression? How does Billy's repression of his feelings magnify his sense of confusion? What is the consequence of his repression?
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