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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. How do Captain Vere's officers view their commander's seafaring skills?
(a) Poor.
(b) Average.
(c) Riddled with inconsistencies.
(d) Superior.

3. What is Captain Vere's favorite hobby?
(a) Chess.
(b) Sailing.
(c) Shuffleboard.
(d) Reading.

4. Which character becomes very friendly towards Billy in chapter 17?
(a) The Dansker.
(b) Lieutenant Ratcliffe.
(c) The afterguardsman.
(d) John Claggart.

5. What appears to end in chapter 17?
(a) The dirty tricks.
(b) Billy and Claggart's friendship.
(c) The journey.
(d) The storm.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter four, which sailor is hailed as the greatest of all time?

2. Who causes the uncomfortable incident in chapter 10?

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

4. When does the incident in chapter 10 occur?

5. How do Captain Vere's officers view their commander's personality?

(see the answer key)

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