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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 25.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Billy's position on the ship?
(a) Foretopman.
(b) Boatswain.
(c) Chief Mate.
(d) Master-at-arms.

3. What does Captain Vere tell the surgeon to call?
(a) Admiral Nelson.
(b) Revelry.
(c) A drumhead court.
(d) To arms.

4. How does Captain Vere treat Billy in chapter 22?
(a) He ignores Billy's presence.
(b) He breates his behavior.
(c) With compassion.
(d) With contempt.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells Billy of his sentence?

2. Why is Billy reprimanded in chapter nine?

3. How does Billy die?

4. Who is Billy's father?

5. Who causes the uncomfortable incident in chapter 10?

(see the answer key)

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