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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the sailor Billy threatened in chapter 14 react to Billy in chapter 15?
(a) He is very friendly.
(b) He refuses to look Billy in the eye.
(c) He is very aggressive.
(d) He is timid.

2. How old is Jon Claggart when he enters the Navy?
(a) 65.
(b) 35.
(c) 42.
(d) 21.

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

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

5. 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 maintain order on the lower gun decks.
(c) To handle the sails on the foremast.
(d) To be responsible for the ship's cargo and crew.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Billy never do before?

3. When is Billy due to be executed?

4. What time is dogwatch?

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

(see the answer key)

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