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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't the surgeon question the captain's orders?
(a) Disobeying orders is mutiny.
(b) He has great respect for the captain.
(c) He fears the captain might shoot him.
(d) He is dim-witted and cannot see any problem.

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

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

4. Why does the captain ask Claggart to confront Billy?
(a) Because he is afraid of Billy.
(b) To see which man is telling the truth.
(c) Confronting Billy breaks the captain's heart.
(d) To see if Claggart is brave enough for promotion.

5. Where is Billy confined in chapter 24?
(a) In the captain's stateroom.
(b) In the brig.
(c) In the cargo hold.
(d) Between two guns.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which two characters are contrasted in chapter 12?

3. Which country is described as ruling the seas?

4. In chapter 15, which character appears to be conspiring to destroy Billy's character?

5. Which two characters begin to suspect Billy of wrongdoing?

(see the answer key)

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