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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What often causes a mutiny?
(a) Unhappy sailors.
(b) Illness.
(c) A sudden gust of wind.
(d) Sailors who drink too much and fight.

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

4. In chapter four, which naval commander is hailed as one of the greatest strategists of all time?
(a) Admiral Nelson.
(b) Captain Graveling.
(c) Captain Bligh.
(d) Captain Vere.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Billy's one weakness?

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

4. How does Admiral Nelson keep his sailors under control?

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

(see the answer key)

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