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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which mutiny is referred to as "the Great Mutiny"?
(a) Spithead.
(b) Brighton.
(c) Nore.
(d) Timor.

2. What causes Billy to lose his voice on occasion?
(a) Illness.
(b) Fear.
(c) An odd genetic malfunction.
(d) Stress.

3. What is Captain Vere's favorite hobby?
(a) Shuffleboard.
(b) Sailing.
(c) Chess.
(d) Reading.

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

5. What is Billy's one weakness?
(a) He drinks.
(b) He gets seasick during rough weather.
(c) He stutters.
(d) He loves women.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What decoration marks the Victory's quarterdeck?

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

4. How is discipline maintained on the Bellipotent?

5. What is Captain Vere cited for in West Indian waters?

(see the answer key)

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