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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why do personalities seem clash more aboard a ship?
(a) Weeks of seasickness makes the crew irritable.
(b) The stress of working for a harsh captain makes the crew irate.
(c) Sailors live in close quarters for long periods of time.
(d) Sailors are usually tempremental in nature.

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

4. How does Claggart respond to the incident in chapter 10?
(a) "The fates are agin' us!"
(b) "You fool!"
(c) He is silent.
(d) "Handsomely done, my lad!"

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Melville claim that certain men are morally depraved?

2. Where does the first recorded mutiny of the British Navy occur?

3. How do Captain Vere's officers view their commander's personality?

4. How old is Billy?

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

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