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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which character stares at Billy with a meditative and melancholy expression in chapter 17?
(a) The Dansker.
(b) The afterguardsman.
(c) Lieutenant Ratcliffe.
(d) John Claggart.

2. In chapter four, which sailor is hailed as the greatest of all time?
(a) Captain Graveling.
(b) Admiral Nelson.
(c) Captain Vere.
(d) Captain Bligh.

3. What does the sailor in chapter 14 want Billy to join?
(a) A mutiny.
(b) A chess club.
(c) His ministry.
(d) A special forces troop.

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

5. Which two characters begin to suspect Billy of wrongdoing?
(a) The armorer and the captain of the hold.
(b) Captain Vere and the master-at-arms.
(c) The master-at-arms and the chief mate.
(d) The chief mate and the bosun.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Billy react to Claggart in chapter 10?

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

3. What is Captain Vere's favorite hobby?

4. In chapter 14, what does Billy say to the sailor?

5. In chapter four, which naval commander is hailed as one of the greatest strategists of all time?

(see the answer key)

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