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Billy Budd, Sailor
Herman Melville
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1
of 5
Captain Vere's habit of ___ sometimes alienates him from his sailors.
Reading
Smoking
Yelling
Gambling
2
of 5
According to the narrator, what subset of the British population is overrepresented in any crew?
The working class
Alcoholics
Men over 40
Criminal suspects and convicts
3
of 5
What does Billy witness that makes him resolve to perform his duties diligently?
A rousing sermon
Another sailor's good conduct
A punitive lashing
A motivational speech
4
of 5
___'s grudge causes Billy to get in trouble for minor infractions.
Claggart
Captain Vere
Captain Graveling
The Dansker
5
of 5
According to the narrator, what lies at the root of Claggart's dislike for Billy?
Claggart's misanthropy
Claggart's good instincts
Claggart's attraction to Billy
Claggart's envy of Billy
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