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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What is Billy's one weakness?
(a) He loves women.
(b) He drinks.
(c) He stutters.
(d) He gets seasick during rough weather.

5. Where does the first recorded mutiny of the British Navy occur?
(a) Timor.
(b) Nore.
(c) Brighton.
(d) Spithead.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What decoration marks the Victory's quarterdeck?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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