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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Captain Vere appear after he leaves Billy in chapter 22?
(a) Nonchalant.
(b) Sad.
(c) Resigned to fate.
(d) Happy.

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

3. When does the Spithead mutiny occur?
(a) September of 1897.
(b) January of 1924.
(c) April of 1797.
(d) August of 1697.

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

5. What is John Claggart's responsibility on board the ship?
(a) To plan the day's work and assign tasks to the deck crew.
(b) To be responsible for the ship's cargo and crew.
(c) To handle the sails on the foremast.
(d) To maintain order on the lower gun decks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which naval ship does Billy serve on?

2. What does another sailor try to give Billy in chapter 14?

3. What concerns the surgeon in chapter 20?

4. In chapter 15, which character is Billy's confidant?

5. Which character becomes very friendly towards Billy in chapter 17?

(see the answer key)

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