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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who causes the uncomfortable incident in chapter 10?
(a) Lieutenant Ratcliffe.
(b) Billy.
(c) Red Whiskers.
(d) Claggart.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which types of books does Captain Vere prefer?

3. Which two characters are Claggart's messmates?

4. What does the sailor in chapter 14 want Billy to join?

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

(see the answer key)

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