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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which types of historical figures are often compared to Billy?
(a) Greek heros.
(b) Medieval knights.
(c) Noble sailors.
(d) Biblical prophets.

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

3. Which Captain is involved in the mutiny at Nore?
(a) Captain Graveling.
(b) Captain Bligh.
(c) Captain Budd.
(d) Captain Vere.

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

5. When does the Spithead mutiny occur?
(a) April of 1797.
(b) August of 1697.
(c) January of 1924.
(d) September of 1897.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Captain Vere's nickname?

2. Who is Red Whiskers?

3. In chapter two, how does Billy react to his new shipmates?

4. What does Andrew Marvell create that commemorates Captain Vere?

5. Which naval ship does Billy serve on?

(see the answer key)

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