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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 23.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Captain Vere tell his crew in chapter 23?
(a) A sailor is executed for murdering the master-at-arms.
(b) Billy Budd jumps overboard.
(c) The admiral is on board for a surprise inspection.
(d) Billy Budd is murdered.

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

4. How does John Claggart earn his promotions?
(a) Through a series of bribes.
(b) Through his exemplary behavior and austere patriotism.
(c) Unbeknownst to the crew, he is related to the captian.
(d) He blackmails his superiors.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a "cat's paw"?

2. In chapter 23, when is the crew called together?

3. What time is dogwatch?

4. In chapter 15, which character is Billy's confidant?

5. Where is John Claggart buried?

(see the answer key)

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