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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't Captain Graveling want Billy to leave the ship?
(a) He suspects Billy goes AWOL.
(b) Billy often gets drunk when he goes on leave.
(c) Billy is a natural peacemaker.
(d) He suspects Billy is plotting a mutiny.

2. What is a drumhead court?
(a) An informal legal hearing held at sea.
(b) Slang for a mob.
(c) Slang for a meeting in the captain's quarters.
(d) A formal legal hearing in the presence of an admiral.

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

4. Who is Squeak?
(a) The ship's cook.
(b) Claggart's pet mouse.
(c) The bosun.
(d) Claggart's secret accomplice.

5. How is John Claggart's appearance described in chapter eight?
(a) Dark and swarthy with long black hair.
(b) Handsome and strong with blue eyes and blond hair.
(c) Pale and effeminate with curly black hair.
(d) Pale and fat with dark red hair.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter 25, what does the crew cry in unison?

2. What concerns the officers in chapter 20?

3. What does the chaplain feel is better than religion for facing judgment?

4. What does Andrew Marvell create that commemorates Captain Vere?

5. What is Billy's one weakness?

(see the answer key)

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