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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which character is known for this neat, careful dress?
(a) Billy Budd.
(b) Captain Vere.
(c) Lieutenant Ratcliffe.
(d) John Claggart.

2. Why do personalities seem clash more aboard a ship?
(a) The stress of working for a harsh captain makes the crew irate.
(b) Weeks of seasickness makes the crew irritable.
(c) Sailors live in close quarters for long periods of time.
(d) Sailors are usually tempremental in nature.

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

4. Who is responsible for the tricks being played on Billy?
(a) Red Whiskers.
(b) Lieutenant Ratcliffe.
(c) John Claggart.
(d) The Dansker.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which country is described as ruling the seas?

2. Why does Melville claim that certain men are morally depraved?

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

4. What event occurring on land mirrors a naval mutiny?

5. When does the incident in chapter 10 occur?

(see the answer key)

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