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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Melville claim that certain men are morally depraved?
(a) Because cruel treatment breeds cruelty.
(b) Because their licentious behavior makes them depraved.
(c) Because they are not entirely sane.
(d) Because they are forced into depravity by their living conditions.

2. What decoration marks the Victory's quarterdeck?
(a) A crescent moon.
(b) A star.
(c) An albatross.
(d) A medallion.

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

4. How do Captain Vere's officers view their commander's personality?
(a) Relaxed and friendly.
(b) Dry and bookish.
(c) Paranoid and superstitious
(d) Obnoxious and temperamental..

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What elements of ship's life are mirrored in the world outside the ship?

2. What is a mutiny?

3. What is Captain Vere's nickname?

4. What does Billy threaten to do to the sailor in chapter 14?

5. Which mutiny is discussed in chapter five?

(see the answer key)

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