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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is John Claggart's appearance described in chapter eight?
(a) Pale and effeminate with curly black hair.
(b) Handsome and strong with blue eyes and blond hair.
(c) Pale and fat with dark red hair.
(d) Dark and swarthy with long black hair.

2. How does Captain Vere treat Billy in chapter 22?
(a) With compassion.
(b) He breates his behavior.
(c) With contempt.
(d) He ignores Billy's presence.

3. Where does the first recorded mutiny of the British Navy occur?
(a) Nore.
(b) Timor.
(c) Brighton.
(d) Spithead.

4. Where does Captain Vere send Billy after Claggart's death?
(a) To the crow's nest.
(b) To the kitchen.
(c) To the brig.
(d) To a stateroom.

5. What sentence does the court render in chapter 23?
(a) Death.
(b) Flogging.
(c) Confinement.
(d) Keelhauling.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a "Handsome Sailor"?

2. In chapter 15, which character is Billy's confidant?

3. What is Captain Vere's favorite hobby?

4. Which two characters begin to suspect Billy of wrongdoing?

5. Who is Red Whiskers?

(see the answer key)

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