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

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

3. In chapter 15, what does Billy think he should report to the captain?
(a) The changing weather.
(b) A possible mutiny.
(c) His behavior.
(d) A possible fight.

4. What time is dogwatch?
(a) 3:00 p.m.
(b) 6:00 a.m.
(c) 6:00 p.m.
(d) 3:00 a.m.

5. Why is John Claggart's background a mystery to the crew?
(a) He receives mysterious letters that he burns after reading.
(b) He becomes very nervous and quiet around authority figures.
(c) He appears to have noble bearing and enters naval service later in life.
(d) He never talks to anyone about his past.

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, which character appears to be conspiring to destroy Billy's character?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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