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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 21, where does the Caine receive orders to go?
(a) Bimini Atoll.
(b) Bikini Atoll.
(c) Fiji Atoll.
(d) Funafuti Atoll.

2. 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) The same as it is on deck.
(b) 105 degrees.
(c) 89 degrees.
(d) 75 degrees.

3. How does Queeg wants things done?
(a) The right way.
(b) The Navy way.
(c) His way.
(d) The wrong way.

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

5. When Queeg and Keefer have a private meeting, where does it take place?
(a) On deck.
(b) The shower.
(c) In the clip shack.
(d) The galley.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of the ship that one of the men from the Caine is being transferred to?

3. What two personal items does Willie have when he unpacks in San Francisco?

4. How many hours is Keith left sitting in the Navy doctor's office?

5. How many midshipmen gather for the review of the troops?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the author use the title "Through the Looking Glass" for Chapter 1?

2. List some of the irrational and terrible things that Queeg does in Chapter 15.

3. What does Willie write in the love letter for which Chapter 39 is named?

4. What is the crew's first impression of Captain Queeg?

5. In Chapter 3 Willie says, "Do you suppose that some higher power doesn't want me in the Navy?" Why do you think he says this?

6. What happens toward the end of Queeg's testimony?

7. What is Keefer's testimony like?

8. Describe what happens when the Kamikaze plane hits the Caine.

9. At the very end of Chapter 21, Paynter brings what sort of report to Queeg?

10. What is Captain White like?

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