Final Flashcards
Who is Benito Cereno
The captain of the spanish slave ship
Who is Babo?
The slave serving as the Spanish captain’s personal servant
Who is Atufal?
The “noble” African led around in chains
Who is Alexandro Aranda?
The owner of the African slaves
Which of the following is NOT one of the explanations the American captain comes up with for Cereno’s behavior?
a. He is incompetent, having risen to his state by birth note merit
b. He is being controlled by Babo
c. He is weak and sick
d. He is an impostor and trying to trick him
b. He is being controlled by Babo
Referring to Benito Cereno’s ship, the narrator tells us the following: “Yes, this is a strange craft; a strange history, too, and strange folks on board. But–nothing more.” What two figures of speech is this passage an example of?
a. irony
b. metonymy
c. anaphora
d. onomatopoeia
Irony and Anaphora
Which of the following is not consistent with Delano’s attitudes toward the Africans aboard the San Dominick?
a. They are animalistic.
b. They are naturally and obviously dangerous.
c. They are naturally subservient.
d. They are drawn to bright colors.
b. They are naturally and obviously dangerous.
The narrator tells us that Don Benito “sat so pale and rigid now, that the negro seemed a Nubian sculptor finishing off a white statue-head.” What two figures of speech is Melville using here?
a. synecdoche
b. epiphora
c. simile
d. alliteration
c. simile
Which of the following is consistent with Delano’s attitudes toward Don Benito?
a. He is sensitive to the needs of the Africans.
b. He is a strong leader.
c. He is a seasoned sailor.
d. He is possibly complicit with the Africans on board.
d. He is possibly complicit with the Africans on board.
What is the outcome of the battle between the San Dominick and the Bachelor’s Delight?
a. The San Dominick is sunk, and everyone on board dies.
b. We don’t learn the outcome of the battle.
c. The San Dominick escapes and is never heard from again.
d. The San Dominick is captured, to be sold along with its cargo, human and otherwise.
d. The San Dominick is captured, to be sold along with its cargo, human and otherwise.
We learn what is under the canvas covering of the beak of the San Dominick: what is it?
a. A beheaded statue of Christopher Columbus
b. A disfigured statue of a mermaid
c. Nothing
d. The skeletal remains of Alexandro Aranda
d. The skeletal remains of Alexandro Aranda
The story includes a lengthy deposition: whose testimony do we get?
a. Captain Delano
b. Benito Cereno
c. Babo
d. Atufal
b. Benito Cereno
At the beginning of the section we read for today, Delano’s “pride began to be roused” Right before he leaves the San Dominick. Why?
a. He is outraged at Don Benito’s poor seamanship.
b. Delano realizes that the Africans are plotting against him.
c. Benito Cereno refuses his offer of a visit to the Bachelor’s Delight, Delano’s ship.
d. Delano is outraged at Don Benito’s racism
c. Benito Cereno refuses his offer of a visit to the Bachelor’s Delight, Delano’s ship.
As Delano’s boat departs, what very surprising thing does Benito Cereno do?
a. He doesn’t do anything surprising: he just stands there, mutely watching Delano leave.
b. He turns to Babo, stabs him, and throws him into the boat as it departs.
c. He leads an attack on the Bachelor’s Delight.
d. He leaps from the deck into the boat.
d. He leaps from the deck into the boat.
Why do Louisa and Henrietta want to go to Winthrop in Chapter 10?
a. They really like long walks
b. They hope they will run into Frederick
c. They hope Mary will want to go with them
d. They hope they will run into Charles Hayter
d. They hope they will run into Charles Hayter
What notable thing happens when Frederick visits Uppercross in Chapter 9?
a. Anne apologizes to him for being too easily persuaded
b. He gets into an argument with Charles Hayter over Henrietta’s affections
c. He physically lifts young Walter off of Anne’s back
d. He tells her that intends to marry Louisa
c. He physically lifts young Walter off of Anne’s back
Anne’s prospects are looking up when she gets to Lyme! Which of the following is NOT a reason why?
a. She has a moment of mutual attraction with a handsome stranger
b. She learns of an unexpected inheritance
c. She keeps her cool in a stressful situation
d. The sea air restores her youthful appearance
d. The sea air restores her youthful appearance
Who is Captain Harville?
Great friend of Wentworth’s, injured in battle; poor but generous
What are Mrs. Smith’s circumstances?
a. She is sick and destitute.
b. She is in love with Mr. Elliot.
c. Her dead husband was a viscount, giving her the title Dowager Viscountess.
d. She is a great friend of Mary’s.
a. She is sick and destitute.
What is Anne’s main concern when it comes to Benwick’s and Louisa’s engagement?
a. That the match would be a poor reflection on her family.
b. That the great friends Benwick and Wentworth might have a falling out over it.
c. That Benwick, with whom she had something of a moment, would no longer be available.
d. She has no concerns: she is utterly happy for the two.
b. That the great friends Benwick and Wentworth might have a falling out over it.
What is Lady Russell’s opinion of Mr. Elliot?
a. She’s in love with him but knows it could never work.
b. She thinks he has mended his ways and would make a very good match for Anne.
c. She’s not so sure about him but thinks he would do for Elizabeth.
d. She sees through his façade like no one else
b. She thinks he has mended his ways and would make a very good match for Anne.
In Chapter 22, who does Mary see out of the window, much to her and Anne’s surprise?
a. Jane and Bingley
b. Lady Dalrymple and Miss Carteret
c. Mr. Elliot and Mrs. Clay
d. Frederick and Louisa
c. Mr. Elliot and Mrs. Clay
How do we learn about Mr. Elliot’s true character?
a. Wentworth confronts him and challenges him to a duel.
b. Anne overhears a conversation between him and Mrs. Clay.
c. Mrs. Smith tells Anne her story, complete with a letter in his own hand.
d. Unlucky in love, he nevertheless commits himself to Anne and vows never to marry another.
c. Mrs. Smith tells Anne her story, complete with a letter in his own hand.
Why does Frederick leave the concert in Chapter 20?
a. He’s not that into Anne.
b. He is jealous of Mr. Elliot.
c. He’s not that interested in the music.
d. He is called away to war.
b. He is jealous of Mr. Elliot.
