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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't Captain Graveling want Billy to leave the ship?
(a) He suspects Billy is plotting a mutiny.
(b) Billy is a natural peacemaker.
(c) Billy often gets drunk when he goes on leave.
(d) He suspects Billy goes AWOL.

2. What does another sailor try to give Billy in chapter 14?
(a) A package of dates.
(b) The wrong rope.
(c) Papers.
(d) Money.

3. How does Melville characterize sailors in general?
(a) Irritable and aggressive.
(b) Deceptive and vicious.
(c) Childlike and trusting.
(d) Lazy and stupid.

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

5. Why is Billy reprimanded in chapter nine?
(a) Someone is playing tricks on him that get him in trouble.
(b) He is caught eating in the crow's nest.
(c) He knocks over a full bucket in front of the captain.
(d) He falls asleep while on watch.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who causes the uncomfortable incident in chapter 10?

2. How do Captain Vere's officers view their commander's personality?

3. Who is Billy Budd?

4. What does the Bellipotent chase in chapter 18?

5. How does Billy respond to Claggart's accusation?

(see the answer key)

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