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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What event occurring on land mirrors a naval mutiny?
(a) A trial.
(b) A revolution.
(c) A democratic election.
(d) A public execution.

2. Which types of historical figures are often compared to Billy?
(a) Medieval knights.
(b) Greek heros.
(c) Noble sailors.
(d) Biblical prophets.

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

4. In chapter four, which sailor is hailed as the greatest of all time?
(a) Captain Graveling.
(b) Admiral Nelson.
(c) Captain Bligh.
(d) Captain Vere.

5. What causes Billy to lose his voice on occasion?
(a) An odd genetic malfunction.
(b) Stress.
(c) Fear.
(d) Illness.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which types of books does Captain Vere prefer?

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

3. What elements of ship's life are mirrored in the world outside the ship?

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

5. Who is Billy's father?

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