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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Billy?
(a) 21.
(b) 28.
(c) 16.
(d) 17.

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

3. In chapter 15, which character appears to be conspiring to destroy Billy's character?
(a) The Dansker.
(b) Red Whiskers.
(c) John Claggart.
(d) Lieutenant Ratcliffe.

4. How does Melville characterize sailors in general?
(a) Childlike and trusting.
(b) Irritable and aggressive.
(c) Lazy and stupid.
(d) Deceptive and vicious.

5. In chapter 25, what does the crew cry in unison?
(a) "God bless Captain Vere!"
(b) "Handsomely done, my lad!"
(c) "Let him go!"
(d) "Handsome is as handsome does it, too!"

Short Answer Questions

1. Which types of books does Captain Vere prefer?

2. What event occurs after Billy's funeral?

3. Which character stares at Billy with a meditative and melancholy expression in chapter 17?

4. What often causes a mutiny?

5. Which animals appear at Billy's funeral?

(see the answer key)

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