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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How old is Billy?
(a) 17.
(b) 28.
(c) 16.
(d) 21.

3. In chapter four, which naval commander is hailed as one of the greatest strategists of all time?
(a) Captain Vere.
(b) Captain Bligh.
(c) Captain Graveling.
(d) Admiral Nelson.

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

5. Which character does Squeak play tricks on?
(a) Claggart.
(b) Lieutenant Ratcliffe.
(c) Captain Vere.
(d) Billy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Billy's one weakness?

2. Where does the first recorded mutiny of the British Navy occur?

3. Who causes the uncomfortable incident in chapter 10?

4. How do the other sailors react to Claggart in chapter 10?

5. What often causes a mutiny?

(see the answer key)

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