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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How is John Claggart's appearance described in chapter eight?
(a) Dark and swarthy with long black hair.
(b) Pale and fat with dark red hair.
(c) Pale and effeminate with curly black hair.
(d) Handsome and strong with blue eyes and blond hair.

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

4. In chapter 15, which character is Billy's confidant?
(a) The Dansker.
(b) John Claggart.
(c) Lieutenant Ratcliffe.
(d) Red Whiskers.

5. Where is John Claggart buried?
(a) At sea.
(b) England.
(c) The coast of Timon.
(d) The isle of Mann.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does the sailor Billy threatened in chapter 14 react to Billy in chapter 15?

3. How old is Jon Claggart when he enters the Navy?

4. What does Captain Vere tell his crew in chapter 23?

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

(see the answer key)

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