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

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. In chapter two, how does Billy react to his new shipmates?
(a) He is afraid of the older sailors.
(b) He is easily angered.
(c) He is sad and gloomy.
(d) He is cheerful and friendly.

3. Who is Red Whiskers?
(a) The Captain of the Rights-of-Man
(b) Billy's big, shaggy red-haired friend.
(c) The Captain of the HMS Bellipotent.
(d) The ship's cat.

4. Why does Billy join the British navy?
(a) His father is a naval Captain.
(b) His best friend is joining up and convinces him to follow.
(c) He is conscripted into service.
(d) He wants to defend his country.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which mutiny is discussed in chapter five?

2. Which country is described as ruling the seas?

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

4. How do Captain Vere's officers view their commander's seafaring skills?

5. What often causes a mutiny?

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