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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 bitter enemies since childhood.
(b) The do not know each other before sailing on the Bellepotent.
(c) They are close friends in childhood, but later drift apart.
(d) They are friends until Billy falls in love with Claggart's sister.

2. Which character does Squeak create lies about?
(a) Billy.
(b) Claggart.
(c) Lieutenant Ratcliffe.
(d) Captain Vere.

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

4. In chapter 18, which character does the captain consider promoting?
(a) Billy Budd.
(b) The Dansker.
(c) John Claggart.
(d) Lieutenant Ratcliffe.

5. What is Billy's one weakness?
(a) He drinks.
(b) He gets seasick during rough weather.
(c) He loves women.
(d) He stutters.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Meville characterize Billy?

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

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

4. Where does Captain Vere send Billy after Claggart's death?

5. In chapter 20, what does the surgeon want to do?

(see the answer key)

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