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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which types of historical figures are often compared to Billy?
(a) Biblical prophets.
(b) Noble sailors.
(c) Greek heros.
(d) Medieval knights.

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

4. Which battle does the Victory's quarterdeck decoration commemorate?
(a) Nore.
(b) Spithead.
(c) Timor.
(d) Trafalgar.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a mutiny?

2. Which country is described as ruling the seas?

3. What is Billy's one weakness?

4. Which mutiny is referred to as "the Great Mutiny"?

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

(see the answer key)

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