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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which naval ship does Billy serve on?
(a) HMS Pinafore.
(b) Agamemnon.
(c) HMS Bellipotent.
(d) The Theseus.

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

3. Where is Billy confined in chapter 24?
(a) In the cargo hold.
(b) Between two guns.
(c) In the captain's stateroom.
(d) In the brig.

4. Where is John Claggart buried?
(a) The isle of Mann.
(b) At sea.
(c) The coast of Timon.
(d) England.

5. Who encourages the court to consider the death penalty during Billy's trial?
(a) The master-at-arms.
(b) The captain of marines.
(c) Captain Vere.
(d) The first lieutenant

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter 16, what does Billy refuse to believe?

2. Who is the only witness in the trial?

3. Melville compares Billy's death to the death of which other person?

4. What is one explanation given for the odd nature of Billy's death?

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

(see the answer key)

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