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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the Captain feel that Billy must be punished?
(a) The captain is trying to cover up his own mistakes.
(b) To prevent a mutiny.
(c) Because Billy is a malicious murderer.
(d) Because someone must pay for Claggart's death.

2. In chapter 15, which character appears to be conspiring to destroy Billy's character?
(a) John Claggart.
(b) Red Whiskers.
(c) Lieutenant Ratcliffe.
(d) The Dansker.

3. What causes Billy to lose his voice on occasion?
(a) An odd genetic malfunction.
(b) Stress.
(c) Illness.
(d) Fear.

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

5. Why doesn't the surgeon question the captain's orders?
(a) Disobeying orders is mutiny.
(b) He is dim-witted and cannot see any problem.
(c) He fears the captain might shoot him.
(d) He has great respect for the captain.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Bellipotent chase in chapter 18?

2. What does Billy never do before?

3. Why doesn't Captain Graveling want Billy to leave the ship?

4. What decoration marks the Victory's quarterdeck?

5. What does the sailor in chapter 14 want Billy to join?

(see the answer key)

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