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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 19, the Caine is sent to help capture what island?

2. Where did Willie attend college?

3. In Chapter 21, where does the Caine receive orders to go?

4. In Chapter 16, Willie surprises himself by speaking highly of whom?

5. At the end of Chapter 23, Maryk is in his bunk reading what book?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens toward the end of Queeg's testimony?

2. Tom Keefer explains his philosophy of the Navy to Willie. What is it?

3. What happened to Roland Keefer's ship?

4. Why does Willie not take his relationship with May Wynn seriously?

5. Challee asks Willie for specific examples of Queeg's odd behavior. Name some.

6. What is Keefer's testimony like?

7. What does Barney talk about during his toast at the celebration dinner?

8. What makes the members of the board change facial expression during the trial?

9. What happens between Willie and Queeg in Saipan?

10. According to Ensign Brain, why is it important for Willie to be on time?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Willie and May's relationship is quite complicated. What are some of the many complex facets to their relationship? Why does Willie think he can't marry her? Why does he have such a hard time making up his mind about what to do? Use examples from the book to support your reasoning.

Essay Topic 2

Through Tom Keefer's literary allusions in Chapter 9 and Willie's visit to the Moulton in Chapter 10, we begin to see Willie struggle with appearances versus reality. Why does Willie struggle with the fact that things are not always what they seem? How do you think growing up privileged has influenced the way he makes judgments? Do his first impressions get him into trouble? By the end of the novel, has his perspective changed? What leads to the change?

Essay Topic 3

Drawing from all you've learned from the book so far, discuss why you think the Caine mutiny occurred. What circumstances, mix of personalities and other factors led to this pivotal event?

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