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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 35, "The Court-Martial—Second Day, Afternoon".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Dr. Bird comments that most military careers are a result of what?
(a) Strict fathers and emotionally unavailable mothers.
(b) A way out of tough situations.
(c) Compensation for emotional disturbance.
(d) A lack of intelligence.

2. Which yeoman reports that the mess boys ate the strawberries?
(a) Smith.
(b) Whittaker.
(c) Volk.
(d) Jellybelly.

3. Queeg insists the men will not dehydrate because they will get enough water from what?
(a) Their coffee and soup.
(b) Their mess meals.
(c) Their daily water ration of 1 pint.
(d) The ice cream.

4. In Chapter 7, who does Willie find out is assigned to the Caine?
(a) Ensign Brain.
(b) May Wynn's brother, Frank.
(c) Keggs.
(d) Keefer's brother, Tom.

5. What is "Chadan"?
(a) It's a Navy word for deck duty.
(b) It means the captain's coming.
(c) It's the name of Tom's roommate.
(d) It means time to eat or chow down.

Short Answer Questions

1. After a particularly cowardly performance by Queeg, Keefer calls him a what?

2. Which of the new officers aboard the Caine is only in the Navy because his mother owns a Boston shipyard?

3. What recurring dream does Willie remember from his childhood?

4. What reason does Willie give for Stilwell's mental collapse?

5. Who is Willie's new roommate in Chapter 18?

(see the answer key)

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