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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which mutiny is referred to as "the Great Mutiny"?
(a) Spithead.
(b) Brighton.
(c) Nore.
(d) Timor.

2. Who is Billy's father?
(a) He is a foundling, and doesn't know his father.
(b) Captain Bligh.
(c) George Budd, a merchant sailor.
(d) Captain Graveling.

3. Who causes the uncomfortable incident in chapter 10?
(a) Billy.
(b) Lieutenant Ratcliffe.
(c) Red Whiskers.
(d) Claggart.

4. Why does Melville claim that certain men are morally depraved?
(a) Because cruel treatment breeds cruelty.
(b) Because they are not entirely sane.
(c) Because they are forced into depravity by their living conditions.
(d) Because their licentious behavior makes them depraved.

5. Which naval ship does Billy serve on?
(a) HMS Pinafore.
(b) Agamemnon.
(c) The Theseus.
(d) HMS Bellipotent.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is responsible for the tricks being played on Billy?

2. What other name is a reference to Captain Vere?

3. What is Captain Vere cited for in West Indian waters?

4. What is Captain Vere's nickname?

5. What is Billy and Claggart's relationship like before they sail together on the Bellipotent?

(see the answer key)

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