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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What event occurring on land mirrors a naval mutiny?
(a) A public execution.
(b) A democratic election.
(c) A trial.
(d) A revolution.

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

3. Who commands the Bellipotent in chapter six?
(a) Admiral Nelson.
(b) Captain Graveling.
(c) Captain Bligh.
(d) Captain Vere.

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

5. What does Andrew Marvell create that commemorates Captain Vere?
(a) A medallion.
(b) A sculpture.
(c) A bawdy tavern song.
(d) A poem.

Short Answer Questions

1. What often causes a mutiny?

2. What is Captain Vere's favorite hobby?

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

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

5. Which Captain is involved in the mutiny at Nore?

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