View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which character remains cheerful, despite clandestine attempts of persecution?
(a) Lieutenant Ratcliffe.
(b) Captain Vere.
(c) Claggart.
(d) Billy.

2. What is Captain Vere's nickname?
(a) Gentleman Vere.
(b) The Stalwart.
(c) Starry Vere.
(d) Verdi.

3. In chapter 18, which character reports suspicious behavior of a sailor to Captain Vere?
(a) Billy Budd.
(b) John Claggart.
(c) Lieutenant Ratcliffe.
(d) The Dansker.

4. 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 maintain order on the lower gun decks.
(c) To be responsible for the ship's cargo and crew.
(d) To handle the sails on the foremast.

5. What does the sailor in chapter 14 want Billy to join?
(a) A mutiny.
(b) A special forces troop.
(c) A chess club.
(d) His ministry.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does the incident in chapter 10 occur?

2. What is Billy's position on the ship?

3. What is a mutiny?

4. Which character is known for this neat, careful dress?

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

(see the answer key)

This section contains 218 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample