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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which mutiny is referred to as "the Great Mutiny"?
(a) Timor.
(b) Spithead.
(c) Nore.
(d) Brighton.

2. What event occurring on land mirrors a naval mutiny?
(a) A revolution.
(b) A democratic election.
(c) A trial.
(d) A public execution.

3. What decoration marks the Victory's quarterdeck?
(a) A medallion.
(b) An albatross.
(c) A crescent moon.
(d) A star.

4. Which Captain is involved in the mutiny at Nore?
(a) Captain Budd.
(b) Captain Bligh.
(c) Captain Vere.
(d) Captain Graveling.

5. Who is Red Whiskers?
(a) Billy's big, shaggy red-haired friend.
(b) The Captain of the Rights-of-Man
(c) The ship's cat.
(d) The Captain of the HMS Bellipotent.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. When does the Spithead mutiny occur?

4. Which country is described as ruling the seas?

5. What is a "Handsome Sailor"?

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