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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Which famous character does the Victory's quarterdeck decoration commemorate?
(a) Captain Graveling.
(b) Captain Vere.
(c) Captain Bligh.
(d) Admiral Nelson.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of personal life does Captain Vere lead?

2. Which battle does the Victory's quarterdeck decoration commemorate?

3. How do the other sailors react to Claggart in chapter 10?

4. What one item changes the face of warfare?

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

(see the answer key)

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