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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which types of books does Captain Vere prefer?
(a) Greek mythology and seafaring stories.
(b) Technical manuals and Mathematical theorems.
(c) Shakespearean dramas and Romance novels.
(d) Biography, History and Classical authors.

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

3. Who is Red Whiskers?
(a) The Captain of the HMS Bellipotent.
(b) The ship's cat.
(c) Billy's big, shaggy red-haired friend.
(d) The Captain of the Rights-of-Man

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

5. What is Billy's responsibility on board the ship?
(a) To plan the day's work and assign tasks to the deck crew.
(b) To be responsible for the ship's cargo and crew.
(c) To maintain order on the lower gun decks.
(d) To handle the sails on the foremast.

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

7. What does Billy threaten to do to the sailor in chapter 14?
(a) Throw him overboard.
(b) Give him a hug.
(c) Stab him with a paring knife.
(d) Tie him up.

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

9. What is a possible cause for Claggart's behavior towards Billy?
(a) Fear.
(b) Hope.
(c) Envy.
(d) Greed.

10. Who commands the Bellipotent in chapter six?
(a) Captain Vere.
(b) Captain Graveling.
(c) Captain Bligh.
(d) Admiral Nelson.

11. Which famous character does the Victory's quarterdeck decoration commemorate?
(a) Captain Graveling.
(b) Admiral Nelson.
(c) Captain Vere.
(d) Captain Bligh.

12. What is Billy's one weakness?
(a) He loves women.
(b) He drinks.
(c) He gets seasick during rough weather.
(d) He stutters.

13. Which character is known for his malicious envy?
(a) Lieutenant Ratcliffe.
(b) Billy Budd.
(c) John Claggart.
(d) Captain Vere.

14. When does the incident in chapter 10 occur?
(a) Midnight.
(b) Breakfast.
(c) Evening.
(d) Lunchtime.

15. What does the sailor in chapter 14 want Billy to join?
(a) A chess club.
(b) His ministry.
(c) A special forces troop.
(d) A mutiny.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which Captain is involved in the mutiny at Nore?

2. Why doesn't Captain Graveling want Billy to leave the ship?

3. What is Captain Vere's nickname?

4. Who causes the uncomfortable incident in chapter 10?

5. What attitude does Captain Vere gain from his studies?

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