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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which animals appear at Billy's funeral?
(a) A flock of seagulls.
(b) A school of sharks.
(c) A school of dolphins.
(d) A pair of albatross.

2. What does Captain Vere tell his crew in chapter 23?
(a) A sailor is executed for murdering the master-at-arms.
(b) The admiral is on board for a surprise inspection.
(c) Billy Budd is murdered.
(d) Billy Budd jumps overboard.

3. How old is Jon Claggart when he enters the Navy?
(a) 21.
(b) 35.
(c) 42.
(d) 65.

4. Which character is described in chapter 11 as being "down" on Billy?
(a) Captain Vere.
(b) The Dansker.
(c) John Claggart.
(d) Lieutenant Ratcliffe.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Melville claim that certain men are morally depraved?

2. What is attributed to will power in chapter 26?

3. What does Billy threaten to do to the sailor in chapter 14?

4. In chapter four, which naval commander is hailed as one of the greatest strategists of all time?

5. According to the article about the Bellipotent, how is John Claggart murdered?

(see the answer key)

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