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Good Morning 11-09-2012. CH 10-11 Quiz CH 10-11 Discussion. Chapters 10 & 11 Quiz. The quiz is 18 points Make sure you answer both parts for each character Turn your quiz over and raise your hand when you are done. Chapters 10 & 11 Discussion.
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Good Morning11-09-2012 CH 10-11 Quiz CH 10-11 Discussion
Chapters 10 & 11 Quiz • The quiz is 18 points • Make sure you answer both parts for each character • Turn your quiz over and raise your hand when you are done
Chapters 10 & 11 Discussion • While he was still on the Reservation, what did John think the New World would be like? • What does John think of the New World now that he is in it? (Use examples from the chapters) • Predict: What do you think John will do in the New World?
Chapters 10 & 11 Discussion • “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) • Evaluate the Director’s argument. What is the main point and support? Is his support relevant and adequate?
Chapters 10 & 11 Discussion • “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.” • What is Bernard doing? What do people think about it? Do you agree?
Chapters 10 & 11 Discussion • “’…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…’” • Why does this letter from Bernard make Mustapha Mond angry? What does he do?
Chapters 10 & 11 Discussion • “’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.” • What is Lenina talking about? Why is she sad?
Chapters 10 & 11 Discussion • “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.” • Why is John afraid that he would stop feeling unworthy of Lenina?