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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What astonishes Captain Vere about the report he receives in chapter 18?
(a) John Claggart is named as a conspirator.
(b) Billy Budd is named as a conspirator.
(c) He thinks the Bellipotent is the fastest ship on the water.
(d) The albatross is sitting on the topmast.

2. Who commands the Bellipotent in chapter six?
(a) Admiral Nelson.
(b) Captain Graveling.
(c) Captain Vere.
(d) Captain Bligh.

3. In chapter two, how does Billy react to his new shipmates?
(a) He is sad and gloomy.
(b) He is easily angered.
(c) He is cheerful and friendly.
(d) He is afraid of the older sailors.

4. What concerns the surgeon in chapter 20?
(a) The manner in which the captain is handling Claggart's death.
(b) The wounds to Billy's hand.
(c) The morale of the crew.
(d) The manner in which Claggart dies suddenly.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter 14, how does Billy react to the sailor's request?

2. Which naval ship does Billy serve on?

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

4. How does the chase in chapter 18 end?

5. Why is John Claggart's background a mystery to the crew?

(see the answer key)

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