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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Billy never do before?
(a) Swim.
(b) Be associated with evil.
(c) Speak to the captain.
(d) Tell a lie.

2. What is a "cat's paw"?
(a) A part of a cat.
(b) A person who does another's dirty work.
(c) Slang for an anchor.
(d) The joint between the mainsail and the topsail.

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

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

5. When is Billy due to be executed?
(a) At midnight.
(b) As soon as the ship lands.
(c) After a legal trial on shore.
(d) In the early morning watch.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is John Claggart buried?

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

3. In chapter 15, which character appears to be conspiring to destroy Billy's character?

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

5. What is John Claggart's responsibility on board the ship?

(see the answer key)

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