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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Billy's one weakness?
(a) He loves women.
(b) He stutters.
(c) He drinks.
(d) He gets seasick during rough weather.

3. What elements of ship's life are mirrored in the world outside the ship?
(a) People only obey when forced to do so.
(b) Terror rules the masses.
(c) Storms are balanced with calm days.
(d) Life is unfair.

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

5. What is Captain Vere's favorite hobby?
(a) Chess.
(b) Sailing.
(c) Reading.
(d) Shuffleboard.

Short Answer Questions

1. What event occurring on land mirrors a naval mutiny?

2. How do Captain Vere's officers view their commander's personality?

3. What decoration marks the Victory's quarterdeck?

4. Who is Billy's father?

5. In chapter four, which naval commander is hailed as one of the greatest strategists of all time?

(see the answer key)

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