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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What does another sailor try to give Billy in chapter 14?
(c) The wrong rope.
(d) A package of dates.
2. What appears to end in chapter 17?
(a) Billy and Claggart's friendship.
(b) The journey.
(c) The storm.
(d) The dirty tricks.
3. In chapter four, which naval commander is hailed as one of the greatest strategists of all time?
(a) Captain Vere.
(b) Admiral Nelson.
(c) Captain Graveling.
(d) Captain Bligh.
4. How do Captain Vere's officers view their commander's personality?
(a) Dry and bookish.
(b) Paranoid and superstitious
(c) Relaxed and friendly.
(d) Obnoxious and temperamental..
5. In chapter 17, how does Claggart react when he and Billy suddenly meet?
(a) His eyes flash and his face reddens.
(b) He moves aside and nods hello.
(c) He does not acknowledge Billy's presence.
(d) He clears his throat and looks down.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Billy threaten to do to the sailor in chapter 14?
2. How does Billy react to Claggart in chapter 10?
3. In chapter 14, what does Billy say to the sailor?
4. Which character stares at Billy with a meditative and melancholy expression in chapter 17?
5. What attitude does Captain Vere gain from his studies?
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