Billy Budd Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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Billy Budd Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which famous character does the Victory's quarterdeck decoration commemorate?
(a) Captain Graveling.
(b) Captain Bligh.
(c) Admiral Nelson.
(d) Captain Vere.

3. Who causes the uncomfortable incident in chapter 10?
(a) Lieutenant Ratcliffe.
(b) Claggart.
(c) Red Whiskers.
(d) Billy.

4. How does Billy react to Claggart in chapter 10?
(a) He begins to curse and shout at Claggart.
(b) He runs to the captain.
(c) He thinks Claggart likes him.
(d) He hits Claggart in the face.

5. When does the incident in chapter 10 occur?
(a) Lunchtime.
(b) Breakfast.
(c) Evening.
(d) Midnight.

6. What does another sailor try to give Billy in chapter 14?
(a) The wrong rope.
(b) Papers.
(c) Money.
(d) A package of dates.

7. Which battle does the Victory's quarterdeck decoration commemorate?
(a) Trafalgar.
(b) Timor.
(c) Spithead.
(d) Nore.

8. Which naval ship does Billy serve on?
(a) The Theseus.
(b) HMS Bellipotent.
(c) Agamemnon.
(d) HMS Pinafore.

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

10. What event occurring on land mirrors a naval mutiny?
(a) A public execution.
(b) A trial.
(c) A democratic election.
(d) A revolution.

11. What uncomfortable incident occurs in chapter 10?
(a) Soup is spilled when the ship lurches.
(b) The entire crew is disciplined for one sailor's error.
(c) The topsail rips in a sudden gust of wind.
(d) An empty bucket rolls down the gangplank and hits the captain.

12. What often causes a mutiny?
(a) Illness.
(b) A sudden gust of wind.
(c) Sailors who drink too much and fight.
(d) Unhappy sailors.

13. Which mutiny is referred to as "the Great Mutiny"?
(a) Timor.
(b) Brighton.
(c) Nore.
(d) Spithead.

14. In chapter two, how does Billy react to his new shipmates?
(a) He is cheerful and friendly.
(b) He is afraid of the older sailors.
(c) He is sad and gloomy.
(d) He is easily angered.

15. What does Billy never do before?
(a) Be associated with evil.
(b) Speak to the captain.
(c) Tell a lie.
(d) Swim.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which Captain is involved in the mutiny at Nore?

2. What does Andrew Marvell create that commemorates Captain Vere?

3. Where does the first recorded mutiny of the British Navy occur?

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

5. Who is Billy Budd?

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