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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. Keefer labels Queeg as a what?

2. How many hours is Keith left sitting in the Navy doctor's office?

3. When the Caine sails out of San Francisco, it is missing how many men?

4. What is the name of the luxurious destroyer that the Caine is secured to?

5. May Wynn is of what descent?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Willie not take his relationship with May Wynn seriously?

4. Why does Willie not wake up at the beginning of the typhoon?

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

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

7. During the trial, what excuse does Queeg give for the towline incident?

8. What are the two bottles of champagne referenced in the title of Chapter 17?

9. How does Queeg react after Jellybelly tells him that the mess boys ate the strawberries?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Willie has felt an outside societal pressure about who he is supposed to be and what he is supposed to do since the beginning of the book. Discuss the ways that society forms and shapes who we are, our expectations for ourselves, and who we ultimately become as individuals. Use examples from the book to further explore Willie's character and why he makes the choices he makes.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Willie and May's relationship is quite complicated. What are some of the many complex facets to their relationship? Why does Willie think he can't marry her? Why does he have such a hard time making up his mind about what to do? Use examples from the book to support your reasoning.

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