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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. In chapter four, which naval commander is hailed as one of the greatest strategists of all time?
(a) Captain Vere.
(b) Admiral Nelson.
(c) Captain Graveling.
(d) Captain Bligh.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which two characters begin to suspect Billy of wrongdoing?

2. How does Billy react to Claggart in chapter 10?

3. Which famous character does the Victory's quarterdeck decoration commemorate?

4. What one item changes the face of warfare?

5. What attitude does Captain Vere gain from his studies?

(see the answer key)

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