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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 returns to the ship after getting in trouble at ComServPac, what does he find Stilwell doing?
(a) Reading a comic on watch.
(b) Dancing naked on the bridge.
(c) Sleeping on watch.
(d) Sorting lines.

2. Who does Queeg catch taking a shower?
(a) Jorgensen.
(b) Jellybelly.
(c) Stilwell.
(d) Willie.

3. Willie doesn't really understand the language surrounding the maneuvers. What is one of the names that Carmody mentions?
(a) Candlestick Runs.
(b) Giraffe Runs.
(c) Zebra Runs.
(d) Fred Runs.

4. What reason does Willie give for Stilwell's mental collapse?
(a) His stateside leave being suspended.
(b) The loss of his marriage.
(c) The boat almost going down in the typhoon.
(d) Queeg's persecution.

5. How long does the launching on the Caine take?
(a) 25 minutes.
(b) 2 hours.
(c) 1 hour and 32 minutes.
(d) 45 minutes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Willie is assigned a bunk in the clip shack, a metal box on the main deck. How hot is it in the clip shack?

2. How many psychiatrists examined Queeg at the hospital?

3. When the Caine sails out of San Francisco, it is missing how many men?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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