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

2. What do the sailors give De Vriess as a send off gift?
(a) A model of the USS Caine.
(b) A silver watch.
(c) A bronzed sailor's hat.
(d) A new civilian shirt.

3. What does the Navy find during Willie's physical?
(a) Arthritis.
(b) Scoliosis.
(c) Lordosis.
(d) Flat arches.

4. What happens on Bilging Day?
(a) Keith makes the highest score.
(b) Keith fails the rifle reassembly.
(c) Keggs gets bilged.
(d) Keefer makes the highest score.

5. May Wynn auditions by singing a song by which composer?
(a) Schubert.
(b) Bach.
(c) Mozart.
(d) Brahms.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the Caine is finally ready to go out in open waters with its new captain, what book does Captain Queeg bring with him to the bridge?

2. Of the 112 publications carried aboard the Caine, how many do they use?

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

4. Willie's father dies from what?

5. What is the third set of orders the Caine receives after Queeg takes command?

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