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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is John Claggart's position on the ship?
(a) Foretopman.
(b) Master-at-arms.
(c) Boatswain.
(d) Chief Mate.

2. What does Captain Vere tell the surgeon to call?
(a) Admiral Nelson.
(b) A drumhead court.
(c) Revelry.
(d) To arms.

3. Who is Red Whiskers?
(a) The Captain of the HMS Bellipotent.
(b) The ship's cat.
(c) Billy's big, shaggy red-haired friend.
(d) The Captain of the Rights-of-Man

4. When is Billy due to be executed?
(a) After a legal trial on shore.
(b) At midnight.
(c) As soon as the ship lands.
(d) In the early morning watch.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't the chaplain try to intervene on Billy's behalf?

2. Which character is the hammock-boy sent to find in chapter 18?

3. What is a drumhead court?

4. What is Captain Vere cited for in West Indian waters?

5. What event occurring on land mirrors a naval mutiny?

(see the answer key)

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