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

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

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

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

6. Which character does Squeak create lies about?
(a) Billy.
(b) Claggart.
(c) Captain Vere.
(d) Lieutenant Ratcliffe.

7. What is Billy and Claggart's relationship like before they sail together on the Bellipotent?
(a) They are bitter enemies since childhood.
(b) The do not know each other before sailing on the Bellepotent.
(c) They are close friends in childhood, but later drift apart.
(d) They are friends until Billy falls in love with Claggart's sister.

8. Which mutiny is discussed in chapter five?
(a) Timor.
(b) Nore.
(c) Spithead.
(d) Brighton.

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

10. What often causes a mutiny?
(a) Sailors who drink too much and fight.
(b) Illness.
(c) Unhappy sailors.
(d) A sudden gust of wind.

11. What does Billy never do before?
(a) Speak to the captain.
(b) Tell a lie.
(c) Be associated with evil.
(d) Swim.

12. Why doesn't Captain Graveling want Billy to leave the ship?
(a) Billy is a natural peacemaker.
(b) He suspects Billy is plotting a mutiny.
(c) Billy often gets drunk when he goes on leave.
(d) He suspects Billy goes AWOL.

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

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

15. Which character is deceived by Squeak's lies?
(a) Lieutenant Ratcliffe.
(b) Captain Vere.
(c) Billy.
(d) Claggart.