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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In chapter 15, which character is Billy's confidant?
(a) Red Whiskers.
(b) John Claggart.
(c) The Dansker.
(d) Lieutenant Ratcliffe.

2. 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.

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

4. How is John Claggart's appearance described in chapter eight?
(a) Pale and fat with dark red hair.
(b) Handsome and strong with blue eyes and blond hair.
(c) Pale and effeminate with curly black hair.
(d) Dark and swarthy with long black hair.

5. In chapter 23, when is the crew called together?
(a) An hour past dogwatch.
(b) An hour before dogwatch.
(c) At dogwatch.
(d) At sunset.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does John Claggart earn his promotions?

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

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

5. When is Billy due to be executed?

(see the answer key)

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