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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Captain Vere tell his crew in chapter 23?
(a) Billy Budd is murdered.
(b) The admiral is on board for a surprise inspection.
(c) Billy Budd jumps overboard.
(d) A sailor is executed for murdering the master-at-arms.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter 15, which character is Billy's confidant?

2. What does Billy never do before?

3. How does John Claggart earn his promotions?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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