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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 34, "The Court-Martial - Second Day, Morning".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who comes to Willie in Chapter 15 asking if his six months restriction to the ship counts in San Francisco?
(a) Stilwell.
(b) Flintock.
(c) Jellybean.
(d) Harding.

3. Which game do Willie and Keggs play aboard the Moulton?
(a) Chess.
(b) Checkers.
(c) Gin rummy.
(d) Parcheesi.

4. When Maryk asks Keefer to go with him to see the medical officer of the Pluto, how does Keefer respond?
(a) He refuses to go.
(b) He says he'll go as soon as Queeg is asleep.
(c) He's evasive and won't give a straight answer.
(d) He goes with him right away.

5. What distracts Willie during the marching for the review?
(a) The sight of his father.
(b) Keefer making funny faces while he marched.
(c) A dog that had gotten loose.
(d) May Wynn standing by the fence.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Willie reading as the boat began to roll hard in Chapter 29?

2. How does Willie feel when he reads that he's being recommended for a court martial?

3. While on shore leave in San Francisco, where does Willie take May?

4. What is Willie's first choice for duty?

5. Which yeoman reports that the mess boys ate the strawberries?

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