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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the sailor Billy threatened in chapter 14 react to Billy in chapter 15?
(a) He is very aggressive.
(b) He is very friendly.
(c) He is timid.
(d) He refuses to look Billy in the eye.

2. Where is John Claggart buried?
(a) England.
(b) At sea.
(c) The isle of Mann.
(d) The coast of Timon.

3. Why is John Claggart's background a mystery to the crew?
(a) He receives mysterious letters that he burns after reading.
(b) He becomes very nervous and quiet around authority figures.
(c) He appears to have noble bearing and enters naval service later in life.
(d) He never talks to anyone about his past.

4. Who is allowed to communicate with Billy in chapter 23?
(a) The chaplain.
(b) Lieutenant Ratcliffe.
(c) Red Whiskers.
(d) The Dansker.

5. In chapter 15, which character appears to be conspiring to destroy Billy's character?
(a) The Dansker.
(b) Lieutenant Ratcliffe.
(c) John Claggart.
(d) Red Whiskers.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter 23, when is the crew called together?

2. What time is dogwatch?

3. In chapter 15, what does Billy think he should report to the captain?

4. What is John Claggart's position on the ship?

5. What does Billy never do before?

(see the answer key)

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