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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Claggart die?
(a) Captain Vere shoots him.
(b) The valet stabs him.
(c) Billy hits him.
(d) He hangs himself.

2. Where is Captain Vere taken after he is wounded?
(a) To shore.
(b) To the galley.
(c) To his stateroom.
(d) To the crow's nest.

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

4. How does Billy react to his impending doom?
(a) With anger.
(b) He curses.
(c) Calmly.
(d) By crying loudly.

5. When does the incident in chapter 10 occur?
(a) Evening.
(b) Midnight.
(c) Breakfast.
(d) Lunchtime.

Short Answer Questions

1. What one item changes the face of warfare?

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

3. Who is a part of the drumhead court in chapter 21?

4. Which battle does the Victory's quarterdeck decoration commemorate?

5. Which country does the rival ship in chapter 28 represent?

(see the answer key)

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