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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 Captain Vere cited for in West Indian waters?
(a) Cruelty.
(b) Gallantry.
(c) Valor.
(d) Piracy.

2. Which two groups of people does Melville compare in chapter 16?
(a) Officers and Deckhands.
(b) Army soldiers and Naval sailors.
(c) Sailors and Landsmen.
(d) Men and Women.

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

4. How does Claggart die?
(a) He hangs himself.
(b) Billy hits him.
(c) The valet stabs him.
(d) Captain Vere shoots him.

5. Which character is known for this neat, careful dress?
(a) John Claggart.
(b) Billy Budd.
(c) Lieutenant Ratcliffe.
(d) Captain Vere.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a "Handsome Sailor"?

2. Who tells Billy of his sentence?

3. In chapter 18, which character does the captain consider promoting?

4. What does Captain Vere tell the surgeon to call?

5. What does Billy never do before?

(see the answer key)

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