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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 Admiral Nelson keep his sailors under control?
(a) Bribing them.
(b) By winning their admiration.
(c) The threat of death.
(d) Terrorizing them into submission.

2. Why do personalities seem clash more aboard a ship?
(a) Sailors are usually tempremental in nature.
(b) Weeks of seasickness makes the crew irritable.
(c) The stress of working for a harsh captain makes the crew irate.
(d) Sailors live in close quarters for long periods of time.

3. How is discipline maintained on the Bellipotent?
(a) Strictly, but with fair consideration to the welfare of the sailors.
(b) In a relaxed fashion, almost too relaxed for Admiral Nelson.
(c) With unnecessary cruelty.
(d) Through a monetary system of rewards and penalties.

4. What nickname does Billy's older friend give him?
(a) Billy Boy.
(b) Beauty.
(c) Baby Budd.
(d) Prince William.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does John Claggart earn his promotions?

3. Who commands the Bellipotent in chapter six?

4. What is John Claggart's position on the ship?

5. What other name is a reference to Captain Vere?

(see the answer key)

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