Good Morning11-09-2012• CH 10-11 Quiz• CH 10-11 Discussion

Chapters 10 & 11 Quiz

0 The quiz is 18 points0 Make sure you answer both parts for

each character0 Turn your quiz over and raise your

hand when you are done

Chapters 10 & 11 Discussion

0 While he was still on the Reservation, what did John think the New World would be like?0 What does John think of the New World

now that he is in it? (Use examples from the chapters)0 Predict: What do you think John will do

in the New World?

Chapters 10 & 11 Discussion0“But that is all the more reason for severity.

His intellectual eminence carries with it corresponding moral responsibilities. The greater a man’s talents, the greater his power to lead astray. It is better that one should suffer than that many should be corrupted.” (147-148)0 Evaluate the Director’s argument. What is

the main point and support? Is his support relevant and adequate?

Chapters 10 & 11 Discussion0 “Before those who now, for the sake of

the Savage, paid their court to him, Bernard would parade a carping unorthodoxy. He was politely listened to. But behind his back people shook their heads. ‘That young man will come to a bad end,’ they said.”0 What is Bernard doing? What do

people think about it? Do you agree?

Chapters 10 & 11 Discussion

0 “’…though I must admit,’ he read, ‘that I agree with the Savage in finding civilized infantility too easy or, as he puts it, not expensive enough; and I would like to take this opportunity of drawing your fordship’s attention to…’”0 Why does this letter from Bernard

make Mustapha Mond angry? What does he do?

Chapters 10 & 11 Discussion0 “’I feel as though I were getting

something on false pretences. Because, of course, the first thing they all want to know is what it’s like to make love to a Savage. And I have to say I don’t know.” She shook her head. “Most men don’t believe me, of course. But it’s true. I wish it weren’t,’ she added sadly and sighed.”0 What is Lenina talking about? Why is she

sad?

Chapters 10 & 11 Discussion

0 “He looked down at her for a moment, pale, pained, desiring, and ashamed of his desire. He was not worthy, not…. He was obscurely terrified lest she should cease to be something he could feel himself unworthy of.”0 Why is John afraid that he would stop

feeling unworthy of Lenina?