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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When does the Spithead mutiny occur?
(a) September of 1897.
(b) April of 1797.
(c) August of 1697.
(d) January of 1924.

3. Why does Billy join the British navy?
(a) His best friend is joining up and convinces him to follow.
(b) He is conscripted into service.
(c) His father is a naval Captain.
(d) He wants to defend his country.

4. What is a "Handsome Sailor"?
(a) The name of Captain Graveling's merchant ship.
(b) A sailor who is attractive, strong, ethical and a natural leader.
(c) The dashing sailor who has a girl in every port.
(d) The name of William Bligh's frigate.

5. What elements of ship's life are mirrored in the world outside the ship?
(a) People only obey when forced to do so.
(b) Terror rules the masses.
(c) Storms are balanced with calm days.
(d) Life is unfair.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which country is described as ruling the seas?

2. What causes Billy to lose his voice on occasion?

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

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

5. What is a mutiny?

(see the answer key)

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