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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When does the incident in chapter 10 occur?
(a) Lunchtime.
(b) Midnight.
(c) Evening.
(d) Breakfast.

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

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

5. In chapter four, which naval commander is hailed as one of the greatest strategists of all time?
(a) Captain Bligh.
(b) Captain Graveling.
(c) Captain Vere.
(d) Admiral Nelson.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does another sailor try to give Billy in chapter 14?

2. Which character becomes very friendly towards Billy in chapter 17?

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

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

5. Which two characters begin to suspect Billy of wrongdoing?

(see the answer key)

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