Bill Judy By RW Bennett

Question 1

How did Bill Judy’s experience in the Civil War impact him?
a. PTSD?
b. Did he come out of it with a different understanding of the Confederate cause?
c. Would it be a stretch to compare his experience to the post war experiences of many Vietnam veterans?

Question 2

Who was the stronger character in the story, Samuel Moore or Bill Judy and why?

Question 3

When did Bill Judy begin to realize that Samuel Moore meant much more to him than just a traveling companion?

Question 4

If the book were a movie, who should be cast to play the following roles:
a. Bill Judy
b. Samuel Moore
c. James
d. Lou
e. Alma

Question 5

Below are twelve common themes found in works of fiction. Which of these bests describes the theme in BILL JUDY and why? Novels often have more than one theme. If none of these fit the story what would you suggest?
a. Love
b. War
c. Revenge
d. Betrayal
e. Remorse
f. Good versus evil
g. Redemption
h. Friendship
i. Family
j. Death
k. Prejudice
l. Coming of Age

Question 6

If you could identify one moral to the story, what would the moral of this story be?

Question 7

The story takes place in 1865. Could it have taken place in today’s world?