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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What event motivates Billy to excel in his duties?
(a) A keelhauling.
(b) A hanging.
(c) A scourging.
(d) His promotion.

2. When does the incident in chapter 10 occur?
(a) Lunchtime.
(b) Midnight.
(c) Evening.
(d) Breakfast.

3. What causes Billy to lose his voice on occasion?
(a) An odd genetic malfunction.
(b) Stress.
(c) Illness.
(d) Fear.

4. Which country is described as ruling the seas?
(a) England.
(b) The United States.
(c) Germany.
(d) Timor.

5. How does Admiral Nelson keep his sailors under control?
(a) The threat of death.
(b) Terrorizing them into submission.
(c) By winning their admiration.
(d) Bribing them.

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. Who commands the Bellipotent in chapter six?

4. Which mutiny is discussed in chapter five?

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

(see the answer key)

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