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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who tells Billy of his sentence?
(a) Captain Vere.
(b) The admiral.
(c) The valet.
(d) Lieutenant Ratcliffe.

2. Why does Billy join the British navy?
(a) His father is a naval Captain.
(b) He wants to defend his country.
(c) His best friend is joining up and convinces him to follow.
(d) He is conscripted into service.

3. In chapter 18, which character reports suspicious behavior of a sailor to Captain Vere?
(a) Lieutenant Ratcliffe.
(b) John Claggart.
(c) Billy Budd.
(d) The Dansker.

4. What type of personal life does Captain Vere lead?
(a) One filled with many friends and jovialty.
(b) One filled with a just a few close friends.
(c) Bitter and morose.
(d) Lonely.

5. Who is a part of the drumhead court in chapter 21?
(a) The chief mate, the master-at-arms, and a boatswain.
(b) The first lieutenant, the captain of marines and the master-at-arms.
(c) The first lieutenant, the master-at-arms, and the chief mate.
(d) The first lieutenant, the captain of marines, and the sailing master.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Red Whiskers?

2. Whom do the officers want to contact?

3. When is Billy due to be executed?

4. Which character is considered by others to be the most attractive in every aspect?

5. What is a "Handsome Sailor"?

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