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Billy Budd, Sailor
Herman Melville
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Chapters 1–2
Chapters 3–5
Chapters 6–12
Chapters 13–17
Chapters 18–19
Chapters 20–21
Chapters 22–25
Chapters 26–30
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Billy Budd
Claggart
Captain Vere
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Chapters 1-2
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Chapters 6-12
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Chapters 22-25
Chapters 26-30
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1
of 5
Which of the following is a notable quality of Billy's speech?
His good grammar
His slow drawl
His occasional stutter
All of the above
2
of 5
What's Captain Vere's nickname among the sailors?
"King Vere"
"Nanny Vere"
"Fearsome Vere"
"Starry Vere"
3
of 5
What is John Claggart's position aboard the H.M.S. Bellipotent?
First mate
Master-at-arms
Mess captain
Lieutenant
4
of 5
Who is Billy's main confidante aboard the Bellipotent?
John Claggart
Squeak
The Dansker
Ship's chaplain
5
of 5
Who supports and fuels Claggart's contempt for Billy?
Squeak
Captain Vere
Albert
Red Pepper
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