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

2. What decoration marks the Victory's quarterdeck?
(a) A crescent moon.
(b) A medallion.
(c) A star.
(d) An albatross.

3. Where does the first recorded mutiny of the British Navy occur?
(a) Timor.
(b) Nore.
(c) Brighton.
(d) Spithead.

4. Which types of books does Captain Vere prefer?
(a) Shakespearean dramas and Romance novels.
(b) Technical manuals and Mathematical theorems.
(c) Greek mythology and seafaring stories.
(d) Biography, History and Classical authors.

5. What is a "Handsome Sailor"?
(a) The name of William Bligh's frigate.
(b) A sailor who is attractive, strong, ethical and a natural leader.
(c) The name of Captain Graveling's merchant ship.
(d) The dashing sailor who has a girl in every port.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which country is described as ruling the seas?

2. Who commands the Bellipotent in chapter six?

3. Why doesn't Captain Graveling want Billy to leave the ship?

4. Which types of historical figures are often compared to Billy?

5. What attitude does Captain Vere gain from his studies?

(see the answer key)

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