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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which two characters are Claggart's messmates?
(a) The master-at-arms and the chief mate.
(b) The chief mate and the bosun.
(c) The armorer and the captain of the hold.
(d) Captain Vere and the master-at-arms.

2. What is a "Handsome Sailor"?
(a) A sailor who is attractive, strong, ethical and a natural leader.
(b) The name of Captain Graveling's merchant ship.
(c) The name of William Bligh's frigate.
(d) The dashing sailor who has a girl in every port.

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

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

5. What does the Bellipotent chase in chapter 18?
(a) An enemy frigate.
(b) An albatross.
(c) An enemy merchant ship.
(d) A school of dolphins.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character does Squeak create lies about?

2. Why doesn't the surgeon question the captain's orders?

3. What is Captain Vere's nickname?

4. Who is Billy Budd?

5. How does Melville characterize sailors in general?

(see the answer key)

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