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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which character is known for this neat, careful dress?
(a) John Claggart.
(b) Captain Vere.
(c) Lieutenant Ratcliffe.
(d) Billy Budd.

2. What is a "Handsome Sailor"?
(a) The name of Captain Graveling's merchant ship.
(b) The dashing sailor who has a girl in every port.
(c) A sailor who is attractive, strong, ethical and a natural leader.
(d) The name of William Bligh's frigate.

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

4. Who is Squeak?
(a) The bosun.
(b) The ship's cook.
(c) Claggart's pet mouse.
(d) Claggart's secret accomplice.

5. Which country is described as ruling the seas?
(a) Timor.
(b) Germany.
(c) The United States.
(d) England.

6. What nickname does Billy's older friend give him?
(a) Billy Boy.
(b) Beauty.
(c) Prince William.
(d) Baby Budd.

7. How do the other sailors react to Claggart in chapter 10?
(a) They quickly man their stations.
(b) They erupt into a violent melee.
(c) They laugh the incident off as a joke.
(d) They are fearfully silent.

8. In chapter 14, how does Billy react to the sailor's request?
(a) He is excited.
(b) He is curious.
(c) He is angry.
(d) He is frightened.

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

10. Who is Billy's father?
(a) George Budd, a merchant sailor.
(b) Captain Bligh.
(c) Captain Graveling.
(d) He is a foundling, and doesn't know his father.

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

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

13. In chapter four, which sailor is hailed as the greatest of all time?
(a) Captain Bligh.
(b) Captain Vere.
(c) Captain Graveling.
(d) Admiral Nelson.

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

15. 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 easily angered.
(d) He is sad and gloomy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Admiral Nelson keep his sailors under control?

2. What is Captain Vere cited for in West Indian waters?

3. What uncomfortable incident occurs in chapter 10?

4. How do Captain Vere's officers view their commander's seafaring skills?

5. What is Captain Vere's favorite hobby?

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