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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What appears to end in chapter 17?
(a) Billy and Claggart's friendship.
(b) The storm.
(c) The journey.
(d) The dirty tricks.

4. In chapter 14, what does Billy say to the sailor?
(a) He whoops and shouts for joy.
(b) He stutters a refusal.
(c) He whispers his consent.
(d) He screams in anger.

5. In chapter four, which sailor is hailed as the greatest of all time?
(a) Captain Bligh.
(b) Admiral Nelson.
(c) Captain Graveling.
(d) Captain Vere.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter 17, how does Claggart react when he and Billy suddenly meet?

2. What is Captain Vere's nickname?

3. What is Billy's one weakness?

4. In chapter 18, which character does the captain consider promoting?

5. Which famous character does the Victory's quarterdeck decoration commemorate?

(see the answer key)

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