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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does another sailor try to give Billy in chapter 14?
(a) Papers.
(b) A package of dates.
(c) Money.
(d) The wrong rope.

2. In chapter four, which sailor is hailed as the greatest of all time?
(a) Captain Vere.
(b) Admiral Nelson.
(c) Captain Bligh.
(d) Captain Graveling.

3. Which mutiny is discussed in chapter five?
(a) Spithead.
(b) Nore.
(c) Timor.
(d) Brighton.

4. Which character stares at Billy with a meditative and melancholy expression in chapter 17?
(a) The Dansker.
(b) The afterguardsman.
(c) John Claggart.
(d) Lieutenant Ratcliffe.

5. How does Captain Vere appear after he leaves Billy in chapter 22?
(a) Nonchalant.
(b) Happy.
(c) Resigned to fate.
(d) Sad.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which famous character does the Victory's quarterdeck decoration commemorate?

2. How does Billy react to Claggart in chapter 10?

3. Which character is known for this neat, careful dress?

4. What is Billy's responsibility on board the ship?

5. What event occurring on land mirrors a naval mutiny?

(see the answer key)

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