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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who receives orders transferring them off the Caine?

3. Willie doesn't really understand the language surrounding the maneuvers. What is one of the names that Carmody mentions?

4. Only two people knew the Caine's mission. Who were they?

5. What is the third set of orders the Caine receives after Queeg takes command?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why won't Queeg let Keefer leave the Caine to go visit his brother?

2. Tom Keefer explains his philosophy of the Navy to Willie. What is it?

3. How does Queeg call attention away from his cowardly behavior at the end of Chapter 20?

4. What happens while Willie is distracted and watching Maryk swim out to recover the float?

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

6. When and where does Greenwald first meet Maryk?

7. How does Dr. Lundeen explain Queeg's personality and behavior?

8. According to Ensign Brain, why is it important for Willie to be on time?

9. Why does Queeg reprimand Willie about the typhoon?

10. Challee asks Willie for specific examples of Queeg's odd behavior. Name some.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Symbolism is widely used in Chapters 7 and 8. Discuss some of the ways that the author conveys how lowly the ship is in the grand scheme of the Navy. How does he explain to the reader the condition of the ship and crew? Use examples from the book to support your position.

Essay Topic 2

While there is a war going on, the men of the Caine are caught up in their own conflict. Discuss how the smallness of their perspective seems to develop and how they lose sight of the bigger picture. How do you think men on other ships deal with the monotony of life at sea?

Essay Topic 3

In Chapters 5 and 6, Willie continues to have trouble because of his loyalty to the people he loves. Discuss how the complicated nature of these relationships distracts Willie, keeps him from focusing on what he should, and makes it difficult for him to make good choices.

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