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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How do Captain Vere's officers view their commander's seafaring skills?
(a) Riddled with inconsistencies.
(b) Average.
(c) Superior.
(d) Poor.

3. Who is Squeak?
(a) Claggart's pet mouse.
(b) Claggart's secret accomplice.
(c) The bosun.
(d) The ship's cook.

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

5. Who is responsible for the tricks being played on Billy?
(a) The Dansker.
(b) Red Whiskers.
(c) John Claggart.
(d) Lieutenant Ratcliffe.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which character is considered by others to be the most attractive in every aspect?

3. Why does the captain ask Claggart to confront Billy?

4. Which character is known for his cheerful disposition?

5. What does Billy never do before?

(see the answer key)

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