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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What uncomfortable incident occurs in chapter 10?
(a) Soup is spilled when the ship lurches.
(b) The topsail rips in a sudden gust of wind.
(c) The entire crew is disciplined for one sailor's error.
(d) An empty bucket rolls down the gangplank and hits the captain.

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

3. What is Billy's position on the ship?
(a) Master-at-arms.
(b) Foretopman.
(c) Chief Mate.
(d) Boatswain.

4. In chapter four, which sailor is hailed as the greatest of all time?
(a) Captain Graveling.
(b) Captain Vere.
(c) Admiral Nelson.
(d) Captain Bligh.

5. Which famous character does the Victory's quarterdeck decoration commemorate?
(a) Captain Bligh.
(b) Captain Vere.
(c) Admiral Nelson.
(d) Captain Graveling.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. How does John Claggart earn his promotions?

5. What is a mutiny?

(see the answer key)

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