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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What elements of ship's life are mirrored in the world outside the ship?
(a) Life is unfair.
(b) People only obey when forced to do so.
(c) Storms are balanced with calm days.
(d) Terror rules the masses.

2. Which mutiny is discussed in chapter five?
(a) Spithead.
(b) Brighton.
(c) Timor.
(d) Nore.

3. 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.

4. What is the greatest fear in the British Navy?
(a) Losing the sextant.
(b) Mutiny.
(c) Capsizing.
(d) A tsunami.

5. What is Billy's one weakness?
(a) He drinks.
(b) He stutters.
(c) He loves women.
(d) He gets seasick during rough weather.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes Billy to lose his voice on occasion?

2. Which types of books does Captain Vere prefer?

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

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

5. How do Captain Vere's officers view their commander's personality?

(see the answer key)

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