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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Billy react to Claggart in chapter 10?
(a) He hits Claggart in the face.
(b) He thinks Claggart likes him.
(c) He runs to the captain.
(d) He begins to curse and shout at Claggart.

2. What is Billy's one weakness?
(a) He loves women.
(b) He gets seasick during rough weather.
(c) He stutters.
(d) He drinks.

3. What is Billy's responsibility on board the ship?
(a) To plan the day's work and assign tasks to the deck crew.
(b) To be responsible for the ship's cargo and crew.
(c) To handle the sails on the foremast.
(d) To maintain order on the lower gun decks.

4. Why is Billy on the uppermost deck in chapter 14?
(a) He is mending the topsail.
(b) He is sleeping.
(c) He is on watch.
(d) He is smoking.

5. Who is responsible for the tricks being played on Billy?
(a) Red Whiskers.
(b) John Claggart.
(c) The Dansker.
(d) Lieutenant Ratcliffe.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Captain Vere's favorite hobby?

2. Which mutiny is discussed in chapter five?

3. What appears to end in chapter 17?

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

5. How does Claggart respond to the incident in chapter 10?

(see the answer key)

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