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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which types of books does Captain Vere prefer?
(a) Shakespearean dramas and Romance novels.
(b) Greek mythology and seafaring stories.
(c) Technical manuals and Mathematical theorems.
(d) Biography, History and Classical authors.

3. What decoration marks the Victory's quarterdeck?
(a) A star.
(b) A medallion.
(c) An albatross.
(d) A crescent moon.

4. How do Captain Vere's officers view their commander's personality?
(a) Relaxed and friendly.
(b) Obnoxious and temperamental..
(c) Dry and bookish.
(d) Paranoid and superstitious

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) Admiral Nelson.
(d) Captain Vere.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What uncomfortable incident occurs in chapter 10?

3. How does Claggart respond to the incident in chapter 10?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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