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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 the greatest fear in the British Navy?
(a) Mutiny.
(b) Losing the sextant.
(c) Capsizing.
(d) A tsunami.

2. How does Billy die?
(a) He walks the plank.
(b) He bleeds to death.
(c) He is hung.
(d) He is shot.

3. Which famous character does the Victory's quarterdeck decoration commemorate?
(a) Captain Bligh.
(b) Admiral Nelson.
(c) Captain Vere.
(d) Captain Graveling.

4. What concerns the officers in chapter 20?
(a) The manner in which the captain is handling Claggart's death.
(b) The impending storms on the horizon.
(c) The manner in which Claggart dies suddenly.
(d) The morale of the crew.

5. How does Claggart die?
(a) Billy hits him.
(b) He hangs himself.
(c) Captain Vere shoots him.
(d) The valet stabs him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Billy never do before?

2. Why does the captain ask Claggart to confront Billy?

3. Who encourages the court to consider the death penalty during Billy's trial?

4. What is Billy's one weakness?

5. Which battle does the Victory's quarterdeck decoration commemorate?

(see the answer key)

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