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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What elements of ship's life are mirrored in the world outside the ship?
(a) Terror rules the masses.
(b) Storms are balanced with calm days.
(c) People only obey when forced to do so.
(d) Life is unfair.

3. What is Captain Vere's favorite hobby?
(a) Shuffleboard.
(b) Sailing.
(c) Reading.
(d) Chess.

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

5. What attitude does Captain Vere gain from his studies?
(a) An unhealthy interest in omens and the supernatural.
(b) Very firm convictions and a slightly pedantic outlook.
(c) An air of superiority about the technical aspects of the ship.
(d) The penchant for waxing philosophical while on deck.

Short Answer Questions

1. What nickname does Billy's older friend give him?

2. How is John Claggart's appearance described in chapter eight?

3. What is Billy's position on the ship?

4. Which country is described as ruling the seas?

5. What uncomfortable incident occurs in chapter 10?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Captain Vere.

2. Why is Claggart "down" on Billy?

3. How does Billy's threat of physical force when confronted by the afterguardsman foreshadow his downfall?

4. Who is the afterguardsman?

5. What is the first recorded mutiny in the British navy?

6. How does the social climate on board a ship compare to the social climate on land?

7. Describe Billy's background.

8. What advice does the Dansker give Billy about his confrontation with the afterguardsman?

9. What is Captain Vere's favorite hobby?

10. How do the sailors on board the Bellipotent view John Claggart?

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