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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Which naval ship does Billy serve on?
(a) HMS Bellipotent.
(b) The Theseus.
(c) Agamemnon.
(d) HMS Pinafore.

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

5. How does Admiral Nelson keep his sailors under control?
(a) Terrorizing them into submission.
(b) The threat of death.
(c) By winning their admiration.
(d) Bribing them.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which country is described as ruling the seas?

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

3. What one item changes the face of warfare?

4. What is the greatest fear in the British Navy?

5. In chapter four, which naval commander is hailed as one of the greatest strategists of all time?

(see the answer key)

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