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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which mutiny is discussed in chapter five?
(a) Timor.
(b) Spithead.
(c) Brighton.
(d) Nore.

2. What one item changes the face of warfare?
(a) Gunpowder.
(b) The sword.
(c) The longbow.
(d) The crossbow.

3. How does Meville characterize Billy?
(a) Deceptive and untrustworthy.
(b) Fearful and timid.
(c) Angry and vengeful.
(d) Innocent and child-like.

4. Who is Billy Budd?
(a) The captain of the HMS Bellipotent.
(b) A young fair-skinned, blue eyed foretopman.
(c) A young native African who dresses in colorful clothes.
(d) A thief and troublemaker.

5. Which character does Squeak play tricks on?
(a) Captain Vere.
(b) Claggart.
(c) Billy.
(d) Lieutenant Ratcliffe.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter 17, how does Claggart react when he and Billy suddenly meet?

2. What is a mutiny?

3. What does the sailor in chapter 14 want Billy to join?

4. How does Claggart die?

5. When does the Spithead mutiny occur?

(see the answer key)

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