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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What other name is a reference to Captain Vere?
(a) Jonsey.
(b) Hallifax.
(c) Bligh's player.
(d) Fairfax.

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

3. What is John Claggart's position on the ship?
(a) Foretopman.
(b) Chief Mate.
(c) Boatswain.
(d) Master-at-arms.

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

5. Who is Billy Budd?
(a) A thief and troublemaker.
(b) A young fair-skinned, blue eyed foretopman.
(c) A young native African who dresses in colorful clothes.
(d) The captain of the HMS Bellipotent.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which character is known for his malicious envy?

3. Why does Billy join the British navy?

4. Why do personalities seem clash more aboard a ship?

5. Which character is deceived by Squeak's lies?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the officers aboard the Bellipotent view Captain Vere?

2. Who is the Dansker and how does he help Billy?

3. How does the scourging affect Billy?

4. Who is Squeak?

5. How do the sailors on board the Bellipotent view John Claggart?

6. What is Billy's one flaw?

7. How does Melville explain moral depravity?

8. What is a "Handsome Sailor"?

9. How do ruling bodies on board a ship compare to ruling bodies on land?

10. What is Captain Vere's favorite hobby?

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