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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 29.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Red Whiskers?
(a) The Captain of the HMS Bellipotent.
(b) Billy's big, shaggy red-haired friend.
(c) The Captain of the Rights-of-Man
(d) The ship's cat.

2. What is Captain Vere's favorite hobby?
(a) Sailing.
(b) Reading.
(c) Chess.
(d) Shuffleboard.

3. What event occurs after Billy's funeral?
(a) A mutiny.
(b) The customary morning religious service.
(c) A shipwreck.
(d) An attack by a Spanish frigate.

4. How does Captain Vere treat Billy in chapter 22?
(a) With compassion.
(b) He breates his behavior.
(c) With contempt.
(d) He ignores Billy's presence.

5. Which famous character does the Victory's quarterdeck decoration commemorate?
(a) Captain Bligh.
(b) Captain Graveling.
(c) Admiral Nelson.
(d) Captain Vere.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a possible cause for Claggart's behavior towards Billy?

2. What excuse does Billy give for hitting Claggart?

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

4. When does the incident in chapter 10 occur?

5. Who is Squeak?

(see the answer key)

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