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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What decoration marks the Victory's quarterdeck?
(a) A medallion.
(b) A star.
(c) An albatross.
(d) A crescent moon.

4. What is a mutiny?
(a) A traditional sailor's dance.
(b) A legal election process in which the captain of a vessel is replaced.
(c) A trial held at sea by the capain and three officers.
(d) When subordinate sailors attempt to illegally sieze control of a ship.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Billy join the British navy?

2. What is Billy's one weakness?

3. Which naval ship does Billy serve on?

4. In chapter two, how does Billy react to his new shipmates?

5. How is John Claggart's appearance described in chapter eight?

(see the answer key)

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