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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom do the officers want to contact?
(a) The master-at-arms.
(b) The captain.
(c) The Queen.
(d) The admiral.

2. How does Claggart respond to the incident in chapter 10?
(a) "Handsomely done, my lad!"
(b) "You fool!"
(c) He is silent.
(d) "The fates are agin' us!"

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

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

5. How does John Claggart earn his promotions?
(a) Through his exemplary behavior and austere patriotism.
(b) Through a series of bribes.
(c) Unbeknownst to the crew, he is related to the captian.
(d) He blackmails his superiors.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which types of books does Captain Vere prefer?

2. What is a mutiny?

3. In chapter 15, what does Billy think he should report to the captain?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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