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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is a "Handsome Sailor"?
(a) A sailor who is attractive, strong, ethical and a natural leader.
(b) The dashing sailor who has a girl in every port.
(c) The name of William Bligh's frigate.
(d) The name of Captain Graveling's merchant ship.

3. 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.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is a mutiny?

4. Who is Billy's father?

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

(see the answer key)

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