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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is John Claggart's responsibility on board the ship?
(a) To be responsible for the ship's cargo and crew.
(b) To maintain order on the lower gun decks.
(c) To handle the sails on the foremast.
(d) To plan the day's work and assign tasks to the deck crew.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How old is Jon Claggart when he enters the Navy?

3. Where is John Claggart buried?

4. What time is dogwatch?

5. Who is allowed to communicate with Billy in chapter 23?

(see the answer key)

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