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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 maintain order on the lower gun decks.
(b) To plan the day's work and assign tasks to the deck crew.
(c) To handle the sails on the foremast.
(d) To be responsible for the ship's cargo and crew.

2. How does John Claggart earn his promotions?
(a) Unbeknownst to the crew, he is related to the captian.
(b) Through a series of bribes.
(c) He blackmails his superiors.
(d) Through his exemplary behavior and austere patriotism.

3. What is John Claggart's position on the ship?
(a) Master-at-arms.
(b) Boatswain.
(c) Chief Mate.
(d) Foretopman.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How is John Claggart's appearance described in chapter eight?

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

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

4. What time is dogwatch?

5. What does Captain Vere tell his crew in chapter 23?

(see the answer key)

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