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Billy Budd, Sailor
Herman Melville
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Chapters 6–12
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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 26-30
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1
of 5
When is Billy Budd, Sailor set?
The mid sixteenth century
The early seventeenth century
The late eighteenth century
The early twentieth century
2
of 5
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
of 5
Claggart accuses Billy of ___.
Leading a mutiny
Spying
Stealing food
Starting a fire
4
of 5
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
of 5
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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