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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which battle does the Victory's quarterdeck decoration commemorate?
(a) Nore.
(b) Trafalgar.
(c) Timor.
(d) Spithead.

2. What is standard procedure in the event of a suspected murder at sea?
(a) Allow the crew to deal with the accused.
(b) Call a court of officers, render and carry out judgement.
(c) Ice the victim and flog the accused.
(d) Confine the accused and contact the admiral.

3. Who is Billy's father?
(a) Captain Graveling.
(b) Captain Bligh.
(c) George Budd, a merchant sailor.
(d) He is a foundling, and doesn't know his father.

4. How does the chase in chapter 18 end?
(a) The frigate escapes.
(b) The merchant ship surrenders.
(c) The albatross lands on the topmast.
(d) The dolphins submerge.

5. Why doesn't the chaplain try to intervene on Billy's behalf?
(a) Because Billy does not talk to him.
(b) He is afraid of the captain.
(c) Military law is more powerful than his religious influence.
(d) He feels that Billy deserves punishment.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Billy taken in chapter 19?

2. Which two characters begin to suspect Billy of wrongdoing?

3. Who is Red Whiskers?

4. Why doesn't the surgeon question the captain's orders?

5. What causes Billy to lose his voice on occasion?

(see the answer key)

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