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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Red Whiskers?
(a) Billy's big, shaggy red-haired friend.
(b) The Captain of the Rights-of-Man
(c) The Captain of the HMS Bellipotent.
(d) The ship's cat.

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

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

4. What type of personal life does Captain Vere lead?
(a) Lonely.
(b) Bitter and morose.
(c) One filled with a just a few close friends.
(d) One filled with many friends and jovialty.

5. What is John Claggart's responsibility on board the ship?
(a) To be responsible for the ship's cargo and crew.
(b) To handle the sails on the foremast.
(c) To maintain order on the lower gun decks.
(d) To plan the day's work and assign tasks to the deck crew.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why does Billy join the British navy?

4. Which mutiny is discussed in chapter five?

5. Which mutiny is referred to as "the Great Mutiny"?

(see the answer key)

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