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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does the Captain feel that Billy must be punished?
(a) Because Billy is a malicious murderer.
(b) Because someone must pay for Claggart's death.
(c) To prevent a mutiny.
(d) The captain is trying to cover up his own mistakes.

3. Where does the first recorded mutiny of the British Navy occur?
(a) Spithead.
(b) Brighton.
(c) Nore.
(d) Timor.

4. How does Admiral Nelson keep his sailors under control?
(a) The threat of death.
(b) By winning their admiration.
(c) Bribing them.
(d) Terrorizing them into submission.

5. What one item changes the face of warfare?
(a) The crossbow.
(b) The sword.
(c) Gunpowder.
(d) The longbow.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a "cat's paw"?

2. What decoration marks the Victory's quarterdeck?

3. Why doesn't the chaplain try to intervene on Billy's behalf?

4. What does Andrew Marvell create that commemorates Captain Vere?

5. What is Billy and Claggart's relationship like before they sail together on the Bellipotent?

(see the answer key)

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