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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. When Queeg reprimands Willie about plotting charts instead of decoding storm messages, how much had the barometer dropped?
(a) 6 points.
(b) 14 points.
(c) 2 points.
(d) 9 points.

2. What recurring dream does Willie remember from his childhood?
(a) A giant serpent eating him.
(b) A ship sinking in a typhoon.
(c) Showing up for school without clothes.
(d) God as a jack-in-the-box.

3. What is the name of the luxurious destroyer that the Caine is secured to?
(a) The Pluto.
(b) The Saturn.
(c) The Cadillac.
(d) The Roosevelt.

4. How many hours into the water restriction does Maryk ask Queeg to lift the suspension?
(a) 12 hours.
(b) 36 hours.
(c) 24 hours.
(d) 48 hours.

5. In Chapter 24, Queeg set his sights on a sailor other than Stilwell. Who is it?
(a) Willie.
(b) Horrible.
(c) Maryk.
(d) Jellybelly.

Short Answer Questions

1. Maryk grew up where?

2. Captain Queeg goes home to what state?

3. How many hours of emergency leave does Maryk give Stilwell?

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

5. For how many weeks was Queeg observed for signs of insanity?

(see the answer key)

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