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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Billy's responsibility on board the ship?
(a) To handle the sails on the foremast.
(b) To be responsible for the ship's cargo and crew.
(c) To maintain order on the lower gun decks.
(d) To plan the day's work and assign tasks to the deck crew.

3. What is Billy and Claggart's relationship like before they sail together on the Bellipotent?
(a) They are close friends in childhood, but later drift apart.
(b) They are bitter enemies since childhood.
(c) They are friends until Billy falls in love with Claggart's sister.
(d) The do not know each other before sailing on the Bellepotent.

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

5. Why is John Claggart's background a mystery to the crew?
(a) He becomes very nervous and quiet around authority figures.
(b) He appears to have noble bearing and enters naval service later in life.
(c) He receives mysterious letters that he burns after reading.
(d) He never talks to anyone about his past.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is a "Handsome Sailor"?

3. Who is responsible for the tricks being played on Billy?

4. Which character is deceived by Squeak's lies?

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

(see the answer key)

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