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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which famous character does the Victory's quarterdeck decoration commemorate?
(a) Admiral Nelson.
(b) Captain Bligh.
(c) Captain Graveling.
(d) Captain Vere.

3. How do Captain Vere's officers view their commander's personality?
(a) Relaxed and friendly.
(b) Paranoid and superstitious
(c) Obnoxious and temperamental..
(d) Dry and bookish.

4. Which Captain is involved in the mutiny at Nore?
(a) Captain Graveling.
(b) Captain Budd.
(c) Captain Bligh.
(d) Captain Vere.

5. How do Captain Vere's officers view their commander's seafaring skills?
(a) Riddled with inconsistencies.
(b) Average.
(c) Superior.
(d) Poor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Captain Vere's nickname?

2. What other name is a reference to Captain Vere?

3. Which types of books does Captain Vere prefer?

4. Which mutiny is discussed in chapter five?

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

(see the answer key)

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