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

2. How many midshipmen gather for the review of the troops?
(a) Everyone in Furnald Hall.
(b) 1,000.
(c) 2,500.
(d) 200.

3. What two personal items does Willie have when he unpacks in San Francisco?
(a) A letter from May and a letter from his mother.
(b) A record of May singing and a letter from his dad.
(c) A good luck charm from May and a letter from his dad.
(d) A letter from May and spending money from his mom.

4. What does the crew of the Caine do while the Marines are invading Namur?
(a) Eat ice cream.
(b) Stand watch.
(c) Play cards.
(d) Clean the deck.

5. What was the Caine supposed to escort on its mission?
(a) LVTs.
(b) Small groups of Navy seals.
(c) Destroyers.
(d) Battleships.

Short Answer Questions

1. Willie starts obsessing about what one night during watch in Chapter 24?

2. May Wynn is of what descent?

3. Whose water restriction is continued for 48 more hours because of non-compliance?

4. What does Keith have to do to retrieve his gun's spring?

5. Where did Willie attend college?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens during Willie's first watch?

2. What reason does Keefer give to explain Queeg's obsession with the strawberries?

3. What does Willie tell Maryk when Stilwell asks for emergency leave after receiving a telegram that his mother is sick?

4. What does Dr. Bird do to upset the board during his testimony?

5. What is May doing when Willie gets back from the war?

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

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

8. How does the New Jersey compare to the Caine?

9. What explanation does Queeg give his superiors for losing the target?

10. What is Willie's first impression of the USS Caine?

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