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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 27, "The Search".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the officer who reprimands Captain Queeg?
(a) Captain Hope.
(b) Captain Grace.
(c) Captain Faith.
(d) Captain Mercy.

2. What does the Caine lose on its very first target towing duty trip?
(a) A target.
(b) Its anchor.
(c) The boatswain.
(d) The manual for the bridge.

3. Who tells Willie that the mess boys ate the strawberries?
(a) Maryk.
(b) Ducely.
(c) Harding.
(d) Keefer.

4. What is the name of the typhoon approaching the Caine in Chapter 27?
(a) Typhoon William.
(b) Typhoon Charlie.
(c) Typhoon Robert.
(d) Typhoon Camille.

5. In Chapter 24, the meeting Queeg holds with all the officers lasts how long?
(a) 12 hours.
(b) 24 hours.
(c) 48 hours.
(d) 36 hours.

Short Answer Questions

1. Maryk wants to turn in Queeg under which article?

2. Willie starts obsessing about what one night during watch in Chapter 24?

3. Which yeoman reports that the mess boys ate the strawberries?

4. What was the Caine supposed to escort on its mission?

5. How many keys does Willie take to the captain after Willie interviews all the men in his department?

(see the answer key)

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