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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a possible cause for Claggart's behavior towards Billy?
(a) Hope.
(b) Greed.
(c) Envy.
(d) Fear.

2. What attitude does Captain Vere gain from his studies?
(a) The penchant for waxing philosophical while on deck.
(b) An unhealthy interest in omens and the supernatural.
(c) Very firm convictions and a slightly pedantic outlook.
(d) An air of superiority about the technical aspects of the ship.

3. How do Captain Vere's officers view their commander's personality?
(a) Obnoxious and temperamental..
(b) Relaxed and friendly.
(c) Paranoid and superstitious
(d) Dry and bookish.

4. What is Billy and Claggart's relationship like after they begin working together on the Bellipotent?
(a) Billy and Claggart are good friends.
(b) Claggart hates Billy, who is too naive to recognize his animosity.
(c) Billy hates Claggart, who is too dull to recognize his animosity.
(d) Billy and Claggart hate each other viciously.

5. How is discipline maintained on the Bellipotent?
(a) With unnecessary cruelty.
(b) In a relaxed fashion, almost too relaxed for Admiral Nelson.
(c) Strictly, but with fair consideration to the welfare of the sailors.
(d) Through a monetary system of rewards and penalties.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Billy's one weakness?

2. What often causes a mutiny?

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

4. What is Billy's responsibility on board the ship?

5. Who is Billy's father?

(see the answer key)

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