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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which character is known for his cheerful disposition?
(a) Captain Vere.
(b) John Claggart.
(c) Lieutenant Ratcliffe.
(d) Billy Budd.

3. What type of personal life does Captain Vere lead?
(a) One filled with a just a few close friends.
(b) One filled with many friends and jovialty.
(c) Lonely.
(d) Bitter and morose.

4. Which character is known for his simplicity and naiveté?
(a) John Claggart.
(b) Lieutenant Ratcliffe.
(c) Billy Budd.
(d) Captain Vere.

5. Which two groups of people does Melville compare in chapter 16?
(a) Sailors and Landsmen.
(b) Army soldiers and Naval sailors.
(c) Men and Women.
(d) Officers and Deckhands.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is John Claggart's background a mystery to the crew?

2. Who is Red Whiskers?

3. Who is Billy's father?

4. What is Billy and Claggart's relationship like after they begin working together on the Bellipotent?

5. Which mutiny is discussed in chapter five?

(see the answer key)

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