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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a mutiny?
(a) A traditional sailor's dance.
(b) When subordinate sailors attempt to illegally sieze control of a ship.
(c) A legal election process in which the captain of a vessel is replaced.
(d) A trial held at sea by the capain and three officers.

2. Who is Billy Budd?
(a) A thief and troublemaker.
(b) The captain of the HMS Bellipotent.
(c) A young fair-skinned, blue eyed foretopman.
(d) A young native African who dresses in colorful clothes.

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

4. What is Billy's one weakness?
(a) He gets seasick during rough weather.
(b) He drinks.
(c) He loves women.
(d) He stutters.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Captain Graveling want Billy to leave the ship?

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

3. Which types of historical figures are often compared to Billy?

4. Which Captain is involved in the mutiny at Nore?

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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