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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What often causes a mutiny?
(a) Unhappy sailors.
(b) Illness.
(c) Sailors who drink too much and fight.
(d) A sudden gust of wind.

2. In chapter four, which naval commander is hailed as one of the greatest strategists of all time?
(a) Captain Bligh.
(b) Admiral Nelson.
(c) Captain Graveling.
(d) Captain Vere.

3. Why doesn't Captain Graveling want Billy to leave the ship?
(a) He suspects Billy is plotting a mutiny.
(b) Billy often gets drunk when he goes on leave.
(c) Billy is a natural peacemaker.
(d) He suspects Billy goes AWOL.

4. What event occurring on land mirrors a naval mutiny?
(a) A trial.
(b) A public execution.
(c) A revolution.
(d) A democratic election.

5. What is a mutiny?
(a) A trial held at sea by the capain and three officers.
(b) A traditional sailor's dance.
(c) A legal election process in which the captain of a vessel is replaced.
(d) When subordinate sailors attempt to illegally sieze control of a ship.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which country is described as ruling the seas?

2. In chapter four, which sailor is hailed as the greatest of all time?

3. Which naval ship does Billy serve on?

4. What is the greatest fear in the British Navy?

5. How old is Billy?

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