Billy Budd Quiz Questions | Quiz: Chapter 1 to Chapter 18

Quiz: Chapter 1 to Chapter 18

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

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. What is Captain Vere's favorite hobby?
a) Shuffleboard.
b) Reading.
c) Chess.
d) Sailing.

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

3. Which types of historical figures are often compared to Billy?
a) Medieval knights.
b) Greek heros.
c) Noble sailors.
d) Biblical prophets.

4. What does Billy never do before?
a) Tell a lie.
b) Swim.
c) Be associated with evil.
d) Speak to the captain.

5. What is John...
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