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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 quickly man their stations.
(b) They erupt into a violent melee.
(c) They laugh the incident off as a joke.
(d) They are fearfully silent.

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

3. What one item changes the face of warfare?
(a) The longbow.
(b) Gunpowder.
(c) The sword.
(d) The crossbow.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which battle does the Victory's quarterdeck decoration commemorate?

2. In chapter 17, how does Claggart react when he and Billy suddenly meet?

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

4. What uncomfortable incident occurs in chapter 10?

5. What appears to end in chapter 17?

(see the answer key)

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