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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which act does Claggart believe is an intentional attempt to offend him?
(a) The rolled bucket.
(b) The spilled soup.
(c) The scourging.
(d) The ripped topsail.

2. What uncomfortable incident occurs in chapter 10?
(a) Soup is spilled when the ship lurches.
(b) The topsail rips in a sudden gust of wind.
(c) An empty bucket rolls down the gangplank and hits the captain.
(d) The entire crew is disciplined for one sailor's error.

3. Why is Billy reprimanded in chapter nine?
(a) He knocks over a full bucket in front of the captain.
(b) He falls asleep while on watch.
(c) Someone is playing tricks on him that get him in trouble.
(d) He is caught eating in the crow's nest.

4. Which mutiny is referred to as "the Great Mutiny"?
(a) Timor.
(b) Spithead.
(c) Nore.
(d) Brighton.

5. Which types of historical figures are often compared to Billy?
(a) Medieval knights.
(b) Greek heros.
(c) Noble sailors.
(d) Biblical prophets.

6. How does Admiral Nelson keep his sailors under control?
(a) The threat of death.
(b) Bribing them.
(c) Terrorizing them into submission.
(d) By winning their admiration.

7. In chapter 15, what does Billy think he should report to the captain?
(a) A possible fight.
(b) His behavior.
(c) A possible mutiny.
(d) The changing weather.

8. What decoration marks the Victory's quarterdeck?
(a) An albatross.
(b) A medallion.
(c) A crescent moon.
(d) A star.

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

10. In chapter two, how does Billy react to his new shipmates?
(a) He is easily angered.
(b) He is afraid of the older sailors.
(c) He is cheerful and friendly.
(d) He is sad and gloomy.

11. 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.

12. What is Captain Vere's nickname?
(a) Gentleman Vere.
(b) Starry Vere.
(c) Verdi.
(d) The Stalwart.

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

14. Why do personalities seem clash more aboard a ship?
(a) Weeks of seasickness makes the crew irritable.
(b) Sailors live in close quarters for long periods of time.
(c) Sailors are usually tempremental in nature.
(d) The stress of working for a harsh captain makes the crew irate.

15. Which character does Squeak play tricks on?
(a) Billy.
(b) Lieutenant Ratcliffe.
(c) Captain Vere.
(d) Claggart.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Red Whiskers?

2. How is discipline maintained on the Bellipotent?

3. How old is Billy?

4. What other name is a reference to Captain Vere?

5. Which character does Squeak create lies about?

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