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Billy Budd, Sailor
Herman Melville
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When is Billy Budd, Sailor set?
The mid sixteenth century
The early seventeenth century
The late eighteenth century
The early twentieth century
2
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What kind of ship "impresses" Billy into service as one of its sailors?
A pirate ship
A merchant ship
A navy ship
A passenger ship
3
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Claggart accuses Billy of ___.
Leading a mutiny
Spying
Stealing food
Starting a fire
4
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What punishment does a drumhead court sentence Billy to for accidentally killing Claggart?
Scrubbing the decks
Reduced rations
Walking the plank
Death by hanging
5
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What are Billy's last words before being hanged?
"You'll pay, Vere!"
"O captain, my captain!"
"God bless Captain Vere!"
"Follow your leader."
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