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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which character stares at Billy with a meditative and melancholy expression in chapter 17?
(a) The afterguardsman.
(b) The Dansker.
(c) Lieutenant Ratcliffe.
(d) John Claggart.

2. Which character is known for his simplicity and naiveté?
(a) John Claggart.
(b) Billy Budd.
(c) Lieutenant Ratcliffe.
(d) Captain Vere.

3. What is Billy's one weakness?
(a) He gets seasick during rough weather.
(b) He drinks.
(c) He stutters.
(d) He loves women.

4. Which character is known for his cheerful disposition?
(a) John Claggart.
(b) Lieutenant Ratcliffe.
(c) Billy Budd.
(d) Captain Vere.

5. In chapter four, which sailor is hailed as the greatest of all time?
(a) Captain Vere.
(b) Admiral Nelson.
(c) Captain Graveling.
(d) Captain Bligh.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of personal life does Captain Vere lead?

2. What penalty does the court consider for Billy in chapter 22?

3. What is Billy and Claggart's relationship like after they begin working together on the Bellipotent?

4. In chapter 20, what does the surgeon want to do?

5. How does Captain Vere treat Billy in chapter 22?

(see the answer key)

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