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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What type of personal life does Captain Vere lead?
(a) Bitter and morose.
(b) One filled with many friends and jovialty.
(c) Lonely.
(d) One filled with a just a few close friends.

5. How does Billy react to Claggart in chapter 10?
(a) He begins to curse and shout at Claggart.
(b) He runs to the captain.
(c) He hits Claggart in the face.
(d) He thinks Claggart likes him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Billy threaten to do to the sailor in chapter 14?

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

3. Who causes the uncomfortable incident in chapter 10?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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