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The American Tradition in Literature, Volume 2 Book Cover
The American Tradition in Literature, Volume 2, 10/e
George Perkins, Eastern Michigan University
Barbara Perkins, University of Toledo-Toledo

Essay Questions



Analysis Essay Quiz



1

Reconstruct Captain Vere's dilemma in seeking justice for Billy Budd.
2

Identify the stages through which the narrator passes in "Bartleby, the Scrivener."

Evaluation Essay Quiz



3

Why is Captain Vere's decision regarding the punishment and fate of Billy Budd necessary?
4

Why is Bartleby less the subject of "Bartleby, The Scrivener" than those who must relate to such an enigmatic figure?

Interpretation Essay Quiz



5

In light of the "Military Code of Conduct" and the recent events in British naval history, what is the meaning of Billy Budd's cry, "And good-bye to you, too, old Rights-of-Man"?
6

Under what circumstances might Billy Budd's hearing aboard the ship been remanded to another court?








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