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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 29.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who encourages the court to consider the death penalty during Billy's trial?
(a) The captain of marines.
(b) The master-at-arms.
(c) The first lieutenant
(d) Captain Vere.

2. Which character becomes very friendly towards Billy in chapter 17?
(a) Lieutenant Ratcliffe.
(b) The Dansker.
(c) The afterguardsman.
(d) John Claggart.

3. How does Billy die?
(a) He bleeds to death.
(b) He is hung.
(c) He walks the plank.
(d) He is shot.

4. Who witnesses Billy's funeral?
(a) A few of Billy's closest friends.
(b) The chaplain and Captain Vere.
(c) The entire crew.
(d) The chaplain and members of the drumhead court.

5. Which ship does the Bellipotent engage in chapter 28?
(a) The Rights-of-Man.
(b) The Athiest.
(c) The Agamemnon.
(d) The Theseus.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a possible cause for Claggart's behavior towards Billy?

2. Why is John Claggart's background a mystery to the crew?

3. Which character remains cheerful, despite clandestine attempts of persecution?

4. What time is dogwatch?

5. In chapter 18, which character reports suspicious behavior of a sailor to Captain Vere?

(see the answer key)

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