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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does John Claggart earn his promotions?
(a) Through a series of bribes.
(b) He blackmails his superiors.
(c) Unbeknownst to the crew, he is related to the captian.
(d) Through his exemplary behavior and austere patriotism.

2. What is a "Handsome Sailor"?
(a) The name of Captain Graveling's merchant ship.
(b) A sailor who is attractive, strong, ethical and a natural leader.
(c) The dashing sailor who has a girl in every port.
(d) The name of William Bligh's frigate.

3. How do the other sailors react to Claggart in chapter 10?
(a) They laugh the incident off as a joke.
(b) They quickly man their stations.
(c) They are fearfully silent.
(d) They erupt into a violent melee.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What event motivates Billy to excel in his duties?

2. How does Claggart respond to the incident in chapter 10?

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

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

5. Why does Melville claim that certain men are morally depraved?

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