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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the other sailors react to Claggart in chapter 10?
(a) They are fearfully silent.
(b) They laugh the incident off as a joke.
(c) They erupt into a violent melee.
(d) They quickly man their stations.

2. What type of personal life does Captain Vere lead?
(a) One filled with a just a few close friends.
(b) One filled with many friends and jovialty.
(c) Lonely.
(d) Bitter and morose.

3. How does Claggart respond to the incident in chapter 10?
(a) "The fates are agin' us!"
(b) He is silent.
(c) "Handsomely done, my lad!"
(d) "You fool!"

4. Which famous character does the Victory's quarterdeck decoration commemorate?
(a) Captain Vere.
(b) Captain Graveling.
(c) Captain Bligh.
(d) Admiral Nelson.

5. What does another sailor try to give Billy in chapter 14?
(a) A package of dates.
(b) Money.
(c) The wrong rope.
(d) Papers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What one item changes the face of warfare?

2. What attitude does Captain Vere gain from his studies?

3. In chapter 14, how does Billy react to the sailor's request?

4. What does Billy threaten to do to the sailor in chapter 14?

5. Why is Billy on the uppermost deck in chapter 14?

(see the answer key)

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