Billy Budd | Multiple Choice Test Questions

Multiple Choice Questions

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Multiple Choice - Chapter 1

1. What is a "Handsome Sailor"?
a) The dashing sailor who has a girl in every port.
b) The name of William Bligh's frigate.
c) A sailor who is attractive, strong, ethical and a natural leader.
d) The name of Captain Graveling's merchant ship.

2. Who is Billy Budd?
a) A young native African who dresses in colorful clothes.
b) A thief and troublemaker.
c) A young fair-skinned, blue eyed foretopman.
d) The captain of the HMS Bellipotent.

3. Why does Billy join the British navy?
a) He wants to defend his country.
b) He is conscripted into service.
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