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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 21, "Death and Ice Cream".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Queeg panics in the fog, how many times does he circle the bridge?
(a) Once.
(b) He doesn't. He orders Stilwell to circle the bridge.
(c) Ten.
(d) Four.

2. What type of place is Willie's family home?
(a) A modest Cape Cod bungalow.
(b) A twelve room Dutch colonial.
(c) A Tudor style estate on 10 acres.
(d) A modern apartment on the upper east side of Manhattan.

3. Who gets made fun of for having a liaison in Australia with a girl who has lots of moles?
(a) Gorton.
(b) Keefer.
(c) Maryk.
(d) Queeg.

4. Captain Queeg goes home to what state?
(a) Colorado.
(b) Utah.
(c) Idaho.
(d) Arizona.

5. Queeg stays in his cabin only eating what?
(a) Ice cream with maple syrup.
(b) Saltine crackers.
(c) Scrambled eggs.
(d) K-rations.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does the launching on the Caine take?

2. At dinner, May wants to discuss a book that Willie has never read before? Which book?

3. What happens to Queeg's illegal liquor stash?

4. What officer visits the Caine in Chapter 21?

5. After a particularly cowardly performance by Queeg, Keefer calls him a what?

(see the answer key)

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