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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

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

3. Which act does Claggart believe is an intentional attempt to offend him?
(a) The rolled bucket.
(b) The ripped topsail.
(c) The scourging.
(d) The spilled soup.

4. Who causes the uncomfortable incident in chapter 10?
(a) Red Whiskers.
(b) Billy.
(c) Claggart.
(d) Lieutenant Ratcliffe.

5. How old is Jon Claggart when he enters the Navy?
(a) 42.
(b) 21.
(c) 65.
(d) 35.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Billy join the British navy?

2. Who is responsible for the tricks being played on Billy?

3. Which character does Squeak create lies about?

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

5. Who is Billy Budd?

(see the answer key)

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