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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What nickname does Billy's older friend give him?
(a) Billy Boy.
(b) Prince William.
(c) Beauty.
(d) Baby Budd.

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

3. 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) Terror rules the masses.
(d) Storms are balanced with calm days.

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

5. Who is responsible for the tricks being played on Billy?
(a) Red Whiskers.
(b) The Dansker.
(c) John Claggart.
(d) Lieutenant Ratcliffe.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What one item changes the face of warfare?

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

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

5. In chapter two, how does Billy react to his new shipmates?

(see the answer key)

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