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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the chaplain feel is better than religion for facing judgment?
(a) Hope.
(b) Peace.
(c) Truth.
(d) Innocence.

2. How do Captain Vere's officers view their commander's personality?
(a) Relaxed and friendly.
(b) Obnoxious and temperamental..
(c) Dry and bookish.
(d) Paranoid and superstitious

3. Which Captain is involved in the mutiny at Nore?
(a) Captain Graveling.
(b) Captain Vere.
(c) Captain Bligh.
(d) Captain Budd.

4. Why does Billy hesitate when asked about his knowledge of a potential insurrection?
(a) He does not want to tattle on a fellow crew member.
(b) He fears the afterguardsman kills him.
(c) He is afraid he stutters.
(d) He feels guilty about his involvement.

5. In chapter 18, which character does the captain consider promoting?
(a) John Claggart.
(b) Billy Budd.
(c) The Dansker.
(d) Lieutenant Ratcliffe.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Captain Vere tell his crew in chapter 23?

2. What nickname does Billy's older friend give him?

3. What does another sailor try to give Billy in chapter 14?

4. What uncomfortable incident occurs in chapter 10?

5. Where is John Claggart buried?

(see the answer key)

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