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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. What is one explanation given for the odd nature of Billy's death?
2. What is attributed to will power in chapter 26?
3. How does Meville characterize Billy?
4. Where are the real events that occur on the Bellipotent recorded?
5. Which character becomes very friendly towards Billy in chapter 17?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe Claggart's funeral.
2. Why are the events on the Bellipotent distorted in the naval chronicle?
3. Describe Billy's funeral.
4. How do the sailors of the Bellipotent honor Billy's memory?
5. What is unusual about Billy's death?
6. Why does Billy refuse to believe that Claggart is orchestrating the events that are plaguing him?
7. How does Captain Vere explain Billy's execution to the crew?
8. Why does Captain Vere feel it necessary to deliver the court's verdict to Billy personally?
9. How are the events that occur on the Bellipotent distorted on land?
10. Why does Billy cry out "God bless Captain Vere!" moments before his execution?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Provide a brief description of the following literary elements the novel: Introduction, rising action, climax, falling action and denouement (resolution). How does emotion affect the progression of each element?
Essay Topic 2
What is a "cat's paw" and which characters represent this analogy? Why does Claggart choose to use a "cat's paw" instead of dealing with Billy himself? How does the use of the "cat's paw" backfire on Claggart?
Essay Topic 3
What role does the social community on board the Bellipotent play in the novel? How are the characters affected by the extended amount of time they spend living and working together in a relatively small area? How are conflicts resolved among crew members? How do unresolved conflicts affect the characters in the novel?
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