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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) Handsome and strong with blue eyes and blond hair.
(b) Pale and fat with dark red hair.
(c) Pale and effeminate with curly black hair.
(d) Dark and swarthy with long black hair.

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

3. In chapter 15, which character appears to be conspiring to destroy Billy's character?
(a) Lieutenant Ratcliffe.
(b) The Dansker.
(c) Red Whiskers.
(d) John Claggart.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does John Claggart earn his promotions?

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

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

4. How does the sailor Billy threatened in chapter 14 react to Billy in chapter 15?

5. In chapter 23, when is the crew called together?

(see the answer key)

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