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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Andrew Marvell create that commemorates Captain Vere?
(a) A bawdy tavern song.
(b) A medallion.
(c) A sculpture.
(d) A poem.

2. Which two characters are contrasted in chapter 12?
(a) Billy and Claggart.
(b) Captain Vere and Lieutenant Ratcliffe.
(c) The Dansker and Red Whiskers.
(d) Captain Vere and Claggart.

3. Why is Billy on the uppermost deck in chapter 14?
(a) He is on watch.
(b) He is smoking.
(c) He is mending the topsail.
(d) He is sleeping.

4. In chapter 14, what does Billy say to the sailor?
(a) He whispers his consent.
(b) He whoops and shouts for joy.
(c) He screams in anger.
(d) He stutters a refusal.

5. Which character is deceived by Squeak's lies?
(a) Billy.
(b) Captain Vere.
(c) Claggart.
(d) Lieutenant Ratcliffe.

6. What is John Claggart's position on the ship?
(a) Master-at-arms.
(b) Foretopman.
(c) Chief Mate.
(d) Boatswain.

7. What is Captain Vere cited for in West Indian waters?
(a) Valor.
(b) Piracy.
(c) Gallantry.
(d) Cruelty.

8. How do Captain Vere's officers view their commander's personality?
(a) Obnoxious and temperamental..
(b) Dry and bookish.
(c) Relaxed and friendly.
(d) Paranoid and superstitious

9. In chapter 14, how does Billy react to the sailor's request?
(a) He is excited.
(b) He is curious.
(c) He is frightened.
(d) He is angry.

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

11. Who is responsible for the tricks being played on Billy?
(a) Red Whiskers.
(b) The Dansker.
(c) John Claggart.
(d) Lieutenant Ratcliffe.

12. Which types of books does Captain Vere prefer?
(a) Technical manuals and Mathematical theorems.
(b) Greek mythology and seafaring stories.
(c) Shakespearean dramas and Romance novels.
(d) Biography, History and Classical authors.

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

14. Which act does Claggart believe is an intentional attempt to offend him?
(a) The scourging.
(b) The ripped topsail.
(c) The spilled soup.
(d) The rolled bucket.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Captain Vere's officers view their commander's seafaring skills?

2. Which famous character does the Victory's quarterdeck decoration commemorate?

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

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

5. Which character is known for his simplicity and naiveté?

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