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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Billy on the uppermost deck in chapter 14?
(a) He is on watch.
(b) He is mending the topsail.
(c) He is sleeping.
(d) He is smoking.

2. To what does Melville attribute the general attitude of most sailors?
(a) Their lives are always controlled.
(b) Living in close quarters warps a person's character.
(c) They must assume control of their lives at an early age.
(d) The sea attacts the worst types of individuals.

3. What nickname does Billy's older friend give him?
(a) Beauty.
(b) Baby Budd.
(c) Billy Boy.
(d) Prince William.

4. Which character is considered by others to be the most attractive in every aspect?
(a) Billy Budd.
(b) Lieutenant Ratcliffe.
(c) John Claggart.
(d) Captain Vere.

5. In chapter 15, what does Billy think he should report to the captain?
(a) A possible fight.
(b) A possible mutiny.
(c) The changing weather.
(d) His behavior.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter 15, which character appears to be conspiring to destroy Billy's character?

2. What uncomfortable incident occurs in chapter 10?

3. Who is Red Whiskers?

4. Why do personalities seem clash more aboard a ship?

5. How does Billy react to Claggart in chapter 10?

(see the answer key)

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