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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the storm, how many days do the sailors go without hot food?
(a) Two days.
(b) Three days.
(c) One day.
(d) The storm doesn't affect the kitchen.

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

3. When Barney asks about the day of the typhoon, how does Queeg react?
(a) He pulls out a cigarette.
(b) He gets indignant and asks for redirection.
(c) He refuses to answer any of the questions.
(d) He pulls the steel balls out of his pocket.

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

5. What is the sailor in the Flag Lieutenant's office doing when they arrive?
(a) Talking on the phone.
(b) Reading a comic book.
(c) Speaking with the admiral.
(d) Doing paper work.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Queeg reprimands Willie about plotting charts instead of decoding storm messages, how much had the barometer dropped?

2. According to Willie's testimony, how much money does Queeg extort from him?

3. The book describes Willie's home as being the same except for what?

4. Why can't the Caine join the rest of the sweepers for the surrender ceremonies?

5. Who tells Willie that the mess boys ate the strawberries?

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