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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does the incident in chapter 10 occur?
(a) Breakfast.
(b) Midnight.
(c) Evening.
(d) Lunchtime.

2. What penalty does the court consider for Billy in chapter 22?
(a) Flogging.
(b) Confinement.
(c) Death.
(d) Keelhauling.

3. What does the sailor in chapter 14 want Billy to join?
(a) A mutiny.
(b) A special forces troop.
(c) A chess club.
(d) His ministry.

4. Why does Billy join the British navy?
(a) He wants to defend his country.
(b) His father is a naval Captain.
(c) He is conscripted into service.
(d) His best friend is joining up and convinces him to follow.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is standard procedure in the event of a suspected murder at sea?

2. What is a possible cause for Claggart's behavior towards Billy?

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

4. What does Andrew Marvell create that commemorates Captain Vere?

5. What is a drumhead court?

(see the answer key)

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