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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Billy join the British navy?
(a) He is conscripted into service.
(b) His best friend is joining up and convinces him to follow.
(c) His father is a naval Captain.
(d) He wants to defend his country.

2. Which naval ship does Billy serve on?
(a) The Theseus.
(b) HMS Bellipotent.
(c) Agamemnon.
(d) HMS Pinafore.

3. What concerns the surgeon in chapter 20?
(a) The manner in which the captain is handling Claggart's death.
(b) The manner in which Claggart dies suddenly.
(c) The wounds to Billy's hand.
(d) The morale of the crew.

4. How does Claggart die?
(a) Billy hits him.
(b) He hangs himself.
(c) Captain Vere shoots him.
(d) The valet stabs him.

5. In chapter 20, what does the surgeon want to do?
(a) Follow standard procedure.
(b) Bury Claggart at sea.
(c) Have a stiff drink.
(d) Leave the ship.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the captain ask Claggart to confront Billy?

2. How do Captain Vere's officers view their commander's seafaring skills?

3. What does the Bellipotent chase in chapter 18?

4. What event motivates Billy to excel in his duties?

5. Where does Captain Vere send Billy after Claggart's death?

(see the answer key)

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