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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What one item changes the face of warfare?
(a) The sword.
(b) Gunpowder.
(c) The crossbow.
(d) The longbow.

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

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

4. Why doesn't Captain Graveling want Billy to leave the ship?
(a) Billy is a natural peacemaker.
(b) He suspects Billy is plotting a mutiny.
(c) He suspects Billy goes AWOL.
(d) Billy often gets drunk when he goes on leave.

5. Which types of books does Captain Vere prefer?
(a) Biography, History and Classical authors.
(b) Greek mythology and seafaring stories.
(c) Technical manuals and Mathematical theorems.
(d) Shakespearean dramas and Romance novels.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which Captain is involved in the mutiny at Nore?

2. Who is Billy Budd?

3. In chapter four, which sailor is hailed as the greatest of all time?

4. Why does Billy join the British navy?

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

(see the answer key)

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