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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In chapter 17, how does Claggart react when he and Billy suddenly meet?
(a) He does not acknowledge Billy's presence.
(b) He clears his throat and looks down.
(c) He moves aside and nods hello.
(d) His eyes flash and his face reddens.

2. Who causes the uncomfortable incident in chapter 10?
(a) Lieutenant Ratcliffe.
(b) Claggart.
(c) Red Whiskers.
(d) Billy.

3. Which two characters are Claggart's messmates?
(a) The chief mate and the bosun.
(b) The armorer and the captain of the hold.
(c) Captain Vere and the master-at-arms.
(d) The master-at-arms and the chief mate.

4. How does the sailor Billy threatened in chapter 14 react to Billy in chapter 15?
(a) He is timid.
(b) He refuses to look Billy in the eye.
(c) He is very aggressive.
(d) He is very friendly.

5. How old is Billy?
(a) 21.
(b) 16.
(c) 17.
(d) 28.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Billy react to his impending doom?

2. What is Billy's one weakness?

3. In chapter 20, what does the surgeon want to do?

4. Why does the Captain feel that Billy must be punished?

5. Which two characters are contrasted in chapter 12?

(see the answer key)

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