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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What nickname does Billy's older friend give him?
(a) Billy Boy.
(b) Beauty.
(c) Prince William.
(d) Baby Budd.

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

3. How does Admiral Nelson keep his sailors under control?
(a) Terrorizing them into submission.
(b) By winning their admiration.
(c) Bribing them.
(d) The threat of death.

4. In chapter two, how does Billy react to his new shipmates?
(a) He is sad and gloomy.
(b) He is afraid of the older sailors.
(c) He is cheerful and friendly.
(d) He is easily angered.

5. Which character is considered by others to be the most attractive in every aspect?
(a) Lieutenant Ratcliffe.
(b) John Claggart.
(c) Captain Vere.
(d) Billy Budd.

Short Answer Questions

1. What attitude does Captain Vere gain from his studies?

2. How old is Jon Claggart when he enters the Navy?

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

4. Which act does Claggart believe is an intentional attempt to offend him?

5. Why do personalities seem clash more aboard a ship?

(see the answer key)

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