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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is allowed to communicate with Billy in chapter 23?
(a) Lieutenant Ratcliffe.
(b) Red Whiskers.
(c) The chaplain.
(d) The Dansker.

2. In chapter 23, when is the crew called together?
(a) An hour before dogwatch.
(b) At sunset.
(c) At dogwatch.
(d) An hour past dogwatch.

3. What is John Claggart's responsibility on board the ship?
(a) To handle the sails on the foremast.
(b) To be responsible for the ship's cargo and crew.
(c) To maintain order on the lower gun decks.
(d) To plan the day's work and assign tasks to the deck crew.

4. How is John Claggart's appearance described in chapter eight?
(a) Pale and fat with dark red hair.
(b) Handsome and strong with blue eyes and blond hair.
(c) Pale and effeminate with curly black hair.
(d) Dark and swarthy with long black hair.

5. How does the sailor Billy threatened in chapter 14 react to Billy in chapter 15?
(a) He is very aggressive.
(b) He is very friendly.
(c) He refuses to look Billy in the eye.
(d) He is timid.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter 15, which character is Billy's confidant?

2. When is Billy due to be executed?

3. How does John Claggart earn his promotions?

4. Where is John Claggart buried?

5. What does Captain Vere tell his crew in chapter 23?

(see the answer key)

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