Print
Word
PDF
|
| Name: _________________________ | Period: ___________________ |
This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is Billy's one weakness?
2. When does the Spithead mutiny occur?
3. What does the sailor in chapter 14 want Billy to join?
4. What decoration marks the Victory's quarterdeck?
5. Where does the first recorded mutiny of the British Navy occur?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the first recorded mutiny in the British navy?
2. How does the scourging affect Billy?
3. What changes the face of naval warfare in the 18th century?
4. How does Billy's innocence affect his ability to react to the afterguardsman's proposal?
5. How does deception destroy both Claggart and Billy?
6. Who is the afterguardsman?
7. Which one of the seven deadly sins drives Claggart to destroy Billy?
8. What is Billy's one flaw?
9. Who is the Dansker and how does he help Billy?
10. What incident is the catalyst for Billy's demise?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
How is sarcasm used in the novel? Compare the use of sarcasm with deception. How does Billy's innocence contrast with Claggart's sarcasm? How does it affect his perception of the sarcasm? What did Claggart really mean when he said, "Handsomely done, my lad! And handsome is as handsome did it, too!"
Essay Topic 2
What role does the fear of mutiny play in the novel? How does the fear of mutiny affect discipline on board 18th century British ships? Describe two forms of discipline utilized on board ships in the 18th century and indicate the strengths and weaknesses of each form of discipline.
Essay Topic 3
How is supernatural symbolism used throughout the novel? When Captain Vere presents Billy to the crew as a murderer, how do the supernatural symbols present during Billy's execution and burial contradict the captain's claims? How is supernatural symbolism used to honor Billy's memory and preserve the truth?
|
This section contains 1,019 words (approx. 4 pages at 300 words per page) |
|
