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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In chapter 14, what does Billy say to the sailor?
(a) He stutters a refusal.
(b) He screams in anger.
(c) He whispers his consent.
(d) He whoops and shouts for joy.

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

3. How do Captain Vere's officers view their commander's personality?
(a) Paranoid and superstitious
(b) Obnoxious and temperamental..
(c) Dry and bookish.
(d) Relaxed and friendly.

4. When does the Spithead mutiny occur?
(a) January of 1924.
(b) September of 1897.
(c) August of 1697.
(d) April of 1797.

5. How do Captain Vere's officers view their commander's seafaring skills?
(a) Superior.
(b) Average.
(c) Riddled with inconsistencies.
(d) Poor.

6. Why is Billy on the uppermost deck in chapter 14?
(a) He is sleeping.
(b) He is smoking.
(c) He is mending the topsail.
(d) He is on watch.

7. What is Captain Vere's favorite hobby?
(a) Reading.
(b) Shuffleboard.
(c) Sailing.
(d) Chess.

8. Which character is known for his simplicity and naiveté?
(a) John Claggart.
(b) Billy Budd.
(c) Lieutenant Ratcliffe.
(d) Captain Vere.

9. How does the sailor Billy threatened in chapter 14 react to Billy in chapter 15?
(a) He is very aggressive.
(b) He refuses to look Billy in the eye.
(c) He is timid.
(d) He is very friendly.

10. How old is Jon Claggart when he enters the Navy?
(a) 65.
(b) 35.
(c) 42.
(d) 21.

11. What event occurring on land mirrors a naval mutiny?
(a) A trial.
(b) A public execution.
(c) A democratic election.
(d) A revolution.

12. Who is responsible for the tricks being played on Billy?
(a) Red Whiskers.
(b) John Claggart.
(c) Lieutenant Ratcliffe.
(d) The Dansker.

13. How does Billy react to Claggart in chapter 10?
(a) He thinks Claggart likes him.
(b) He runs to the captain.
(c) He begins to curse and shout at Claggart.
(d) He hits Claggart in the face.

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

15. Who causes the uncomfortable incident in chapter 10?
(a) Lieutenant Ratcliffe.
(b) Claggart.
(c) Red Whiskers.
(d) Billy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who commands the Bellipotent in chapter six?

2. Why is John Claggart's background a mystery to the crew?

3. Who is Billy's father?

4. What does Billy threaten to do to the sailor in chapter 14?

5. In chapter four, which naval commander is hailed as one of the greatest strategists of all time?

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