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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Life is unfair.
(d) Storms are balanced with calm days.

2. What is the greatest fear in the British Navy?
(a) Losing the sextant.
(b) Mutiny.
(c) Capsizing.
(d) A tsunami.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When does the Spithead mutiny occur?

2. Who is Red Whiskers?

3. Which mutiny is discussed in chapter five?

4. What decoration marks the Victory's quarterdeck?

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

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