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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which types of historical figures are often compared to Billy?
(a) Medieval knights.
(b) Greek heros.
(c) Biblical prophets.
(d) Noble sailors.

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

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

4. Why doesn't Captain Graveling want Billy to leave the ship?
(a) Billy often gets drunk when he goes on leave.
(b) He suspects Billy is plotting a mutiny.
(c) Billy is a natural peacemaker.
(d) He suspects Billy goes AWOL.

5. What causes Billy to lose his voice on occasion?
(a) An odd genetic malfunction.
(b) Illness.
(c) Stress.
(d) Fear.

Short Answer Questions

1. What often causes a mutiny?

2. What event occurring on land mirrors a naval mutiny?

3. In chapter two, how does Billy react to his new shipmates?

4. How old is Billy?

5. Which famous character does the Victory's quarterdeck decoration commemorate?

(see the answer key)

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