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

2. What is the name of Keefer's date?
(a) Rollete Baskinworth.
(b) Lily Loom.
(c) Tootsie Weaver.
(d) May Wynn.

3. In Chapter 24, the meeting Queeg holds with all the officers lasts how long?
(a) 24 hours.
(b) 48 hours.
(c) 12 hours.
(d) 36 hours.

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

5. When the Caine sails out of San Francisco, it is missing how many men?
(a) 50.
(b) 10.
(c) 5.
(d) 25.

Short Answer Questions

1. Willie's father dies from what?

2. Which game do Willie and Keggs play aboard the Moulton?

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

4. Willie is assigned a bunk in the clip shack, a metal box on the main deck. How hot is it in the clip shack?

5. In Chapter 21, where does the Caine receive orders to go?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did the other sailors on the Caine testify?

2. 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?

3. Describe the circle of compliance.

4. Describe the scene the day after Queeg restricts everyone's water use.

5. Why does Queeg refuse to ballast?

6. What happens to Horrible?

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

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

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

10. What does Willie overhear while listening in to the Marine channel on the radio?

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