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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What elements of ship's life are mirrored in the world outside the ship?
(a) People only obey when forced to do so.
(b) Life is unfair.
(c) Terror rules the masses.
(d) Storms are balanced with calm days.

2. How old is Billy?
(a) 16.
(b) 21.
(c) 17.
(d) 28.

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

4. What is a mutiny?
(a) A legal election process in which the captain of a vessel is replaced.
(b) A trial held at sea by the capain and three officers.
(c) A traditional sailor's dance.
(d) When subordinate sailors attempt to illegally sieze control of a ship.

5. What type of personal life does Captain Vere lead?
(a) Bitter and morose.
(b) One filled with many friends and jovialty.
(c) Lonely.
(d) One filled with a just a few close friends.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Billy's one weakness?

2. What is Captain Vere's nickname?

3. How does Admiral Nelson keep his sailors under control?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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