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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13, "The Best Goddamned Target-Towing Ship" | Chapter 14, "Queeg on the Carpet".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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.

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

4. We find out in Chapter 11 that Captain de Vriess reads only what type of book?
(a) Mysteries.
(b) He doesn't read.
(c) Classic literature.
(d) Navy procedures.

5. Of the 112 publications carried aboard the Caine, how many do they use?
(a) 6.
(b) 22.
(c) 57.
(d) 75.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Queeg and Keefer have a private meeting, where does it take place?

2. What happens on Bilging Day?

3. When Queeg returns to the ship after getting in trouble at ComServPac, what does he find Stilwell doing?

4. Captain de Vriess tells Captain Queeg that he is next hoping for what type of duty?

5. What is the name of Keefer's date?

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