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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) Brighton.
(b) Timor.
(c) Spithead.
(d) Nore.

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

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

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

5. In chapter two, how does Billy react to his new shipmates?
(a) He is afraid of the older sailors.
(b) He is sad and gloomy.
(c) He is cheerful and friendly.
(d) He is easily angered.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What decoration marks the Victory's quarterdeck?

5. What is a "Handsome Sailor"?

(see the answer key)

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