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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 23, "Court-martial of Stilwell".

Multiple Choice 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?
(a) 75 degrees.
(b) The same as it is on deck.
(c) 89 degrees.
(d) 105 degrees.

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

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

4. What is Willie's first assignment for his officers' qualification course?
(a) To list every man assigned to the ship.
(b) To assemble and disassemble his rifle.
(c) To write an essay on the history of the ship.
(d) To make two sketches of the Caine.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Navy find during Willie's physical?

2. What was the Caine supposed to escort on its mission?

3. Where did Willie attend college?

4. When Queeg panics in the fog, how many times does he circle the bridge?

5. In Chapter 19, the Caine is sent to help capture what island?

(see the answer key)

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