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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what did Queeg acknowledge that Maryk was an excellent sailor?
(a) In a recommendation for a medal.
(b) In his two fitness reports.
(c) In his recommendation for promotion.
(d) In his meeting with Admiral Halsey.

2. The Caine and Moulton are ordered to go where together?
(a) Norfolk, Virginia.
(b) New Jersey.
(c) San Francisco.
(d) San Diego.

3. After Keefer jumps, what does Willie do?
(a) He relieves the captain of his duties under Article 184.
(b) He retires to his room and writes a letter to May.
(c) He stays aboard and gets the fire under control.
(d) He yells overboard at Keefer and tries to fish him back aboard.

4. What is the name of the typhoon approaching the Caine in Chapter 27?
(a) Typhoon Camille.
(b) Typhoon Charlie.
(c) Typhoon Robert.
(d) Typhoon William.

5. What was Willie reading as the boat began to roll hard in Chapter 29?
(a) "Moby Dick."
(b) "Mutiny on the Bounty."
(c) "The Old Curiosity Shop."
(d) "Hamlet."

6. Which yeoman reports that the mess boys ate the strawberries?
(a) Smith.
(b) Volk.
(c) Whittaker.
(d) Jellybelly.

7. What can become useless in a typhoon?
(a) The weather vane.
(b) A rudder.
(c) The compass.
(d) The engines.

8. What does Keefer take with him when he jumps off the ship?
(a) A life raft.
(b) His novel.
(c) His initialed coffee mug.
(d) The captain's log.

9. What is the name of the ship that Admiral Halsey is on?
(a) The New Jersey.
(b) The Colorado.
(c) The Arizona.
(d) The Michigan.

10. What is Barney's specialty outside of the Navy?
(a) Criminal law.
(b) Union cases.
(c) Indian cases.
(d) Bankruptcy law.

11. What recurring dream does Willie remember from his childhood?
(a) A giant serpent eating him.
(b) A ship sinking in a typhoon.
(c) God as a jack-in-the-box.
(d) Showing up for school without clothes.

12. What is the name of May's new boyfriend?
(a) Walter Feather.
(b) Eric Smith.
(c) Will Freedman.
(d) Walt Whitman.

13. Under what article does Maryk relieve Queeg?
(a) Article 36 of Navy Regulations.
(b) Article 225 of Navy Regulations.
(c) Article 184 of Navy Regulations.
(d) Article 1 of Navy Regulations.

14. How long is Willie on the bridge while the typhoon brushes Tokyo?
(a) 30 hours.
(b) 12 hours.
(c) 24 hours.
(d) 48 hours.

15. Dr. Bird comments that most military careers are a result of what?
(a) Strict fathers and emotionally unavailable mothers.
(b) Compensation for emotional disturbance.
(c) A lack of intelligence.
(d) A way out of tough situations.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many days before the war ends does the Caine finally sweep a mine?

2. Who does Willie see when the Moulton comes alongside the Caine?

3. During the storm, how many days do the sailors go without hot food?

4. Who is captain of the Caine when the Kamikaze hits?

5. Who is the last Captain of the Caine?

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