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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Billy?
(a) 21.
(b) 16.
(c) 28.
(d) 17.

2. Which mutiny is referred to as "the Great Mutiny"?
(a) Nore.
(b) Brighton.
(c) Timor.
(d) Spithead.

3. What elements of ship's life are mirrored in the world outside the ship?
(a) Storms are balanced with calm days.
(b) Terror rules the masses.
(c) People only obey when forced to do so.
(d) Life is unfair.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which country is described as ruling the seas?

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

4. Why does Billy join the British navy?

5. What is Billy's one weakness?

(see the answer key)

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