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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a mutiny?
(a) A traditional sailor's dance.
(b) A trial held at sea by the capain and three officers.
(c) When subordinate sailors attempt to illegally sieze control of a ship.
(d) A legal election process in which the captain of a vessel is replaced.

2. What is the greatest fear in the British Navy?
(a) Mutiny.
(b) Losing the sextant.
(c) Capsizing.
(d) A tsunami.

3. Which naval ship does Billy serve on?
(a) The Theseus.
(b) HMS Bellipotent.
(c) HMS Pinafore.
(d) Agamemnon.

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

5. Which famous character does the Victory's quarterdeck decoration commemorate?
(a) Captain Graveling.
(b) Captain Vere.
(c) Admiral Nelson.
(d) Captain Bligh.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which battle does the Victory's quarterdeck decoration commemorate?

3. Where does the first recorded mutiny of the British Navy occur?

4. Which mutiny is referred to as "the Great Mutiny"?

5. In chapter four, which sailor is hailed as the greatest of all time?

(see the answer key)

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