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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. Who does Queeg catch taking a shower?

2. In Chapter 24, Queeg restricts what for six months?

3. When Willie arrives at Pearl Harbor navy base what does he find?

4. May Wynn auditions by singing a song by which composer?

5. We find out in Chapter 11 that Captain de Vriess reads only what type of book?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What is Keefer's testimony like?

5. Why does Queeg refuse to ballast?

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

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

8. What happened to Roland Keefer's ship?

9. Describe the circle of compliance.

10. What is Captain White like?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the differences and similarities between Maryk and Queeg. How will these similarities and differences continue to affect the novel? Use examples from the book to support your theory.

Essay Topic 2

Ice cream plays a prominent role on the Caine in Chapters 19-21. Why do you think that is? What symbolic significance might it have? Why didn't the author choose some other kind of food?

Essay Topic 3

Setting often plays an important role in literature. How does the setting of this book affect the story?

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