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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Captain Vere cited for in West Indian waters?
(a) Valor.
(b) Cruelty.
(c) Gallantry.
(d) Piracy.

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

3. Which mutiny is discussed in chapter five?
(a) Timor.
(b) Brighton.
(c) Nore.
(d) Spithead.

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

5. What is Captain Vere's nickname?
(a) Verdi.
(b) Gentleman Vere.
(c) Starry Vere.
(d) The Stalwart.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Andrew Marvell create that commemorates Captain Vere?

2. Why does Billy join the British navy?

3. What type of personal life does Captain Vere lead?

4. Who is Billy Budd?

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

(see the answer key)

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