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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which naval ship does Billy serve on?
(a) The Theseus.
(b) HMS Bellipotent.
(c) HMS Pinafore.
(d) Agamemnon.

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

3. How does Admiral Nelson keep his sailors under control?
(a) By winning their admiration.
(b) Terrorizing them into submission.
(c) Bribing them.
(d) The threat of death.

4. Who is Billy's father?
(a) He is a foundling, and doesn't know his father.
(b) Captain Graveling.
(c) George Budd, a merchant sailor.
(d) Captain Bligh.

5. Which battle does the Victory's quarterdeck decoration commemorate?
(a) Timor.
(b) Nore.
(c) Trafalgar.
(d) Spithead.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which mutiny is discussed in chapter five?

2. What is the greatest fear in the British Navy?

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

4. What is a mutiny?

5. Who is Red Whiskers?

(see the answer key)

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