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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Admiral Nelson keep his sailors under control?
(a) Bribing them.
(b) By winning their admiration.
(c) Terrorizing them into submission.
(d) The threat of death.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When does the Spithead mutiny occur?

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

3. Who is Billy's father?

4. Which types of books does Captain Vere prefer?

5. Which country is described as ruling the seas?

(see the answer key)

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