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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which act does Claggart believe is an intentional attempt to offend him?
(a) The scourging.
(b) The ripped topsail.
(c) The rolled bucket.
(d) The spilled soup.

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

3. Which two characters are contrasted in chapter 12?
(a) Captain Vere and Claggart.
(b) Billy and Claggart.
(c) The Dansker and Red Whiskers.
(d) Captain Vere and Lieutenant Ratcliffe.

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

5. What is Captain Vere's favorite hobby?
(a) Shuffleboard.
(b) Chess.
(c) Reading.
(d) Sailing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a possible cause for Claggart's behavior towards Billy?

2. Why doesn't Captain Graveling want Billy to leave the ship?

3. Which battle does the Victory's quarterdeck decoration commemorate?

4. What decoration marks the Victory's quarterdeck?

5. Which mutiny is referred to as "the Great Mutiny"?

(see the answer key)

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