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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Billy?

2. Which naval ship does Billy serve on?

3. What is a "Handsome Sailor"?

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

5. Where does the first recorded mutiny of the British Navy occur?

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