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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. What is the location of Ulithi Atoll where the Caine is sent in Chapter 25?

2. What two personal items does Willie have when he unpacks in San Francisco?

3. Maryk grew up where?

4. Who receives orders transferring them off the Caine?

5. What subject does Willie's roommate teach in school?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Commander Merton give Willie another chance after the disaster on the parade grounds?

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. Why does Queeg insist on staying on course?

4. What happened to Roland Keefer's ship?

5. What does Willie do after his dinner with Uncle Lloyd?

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

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

8. How were the two attorneys different during closing arguments?

9. Why does Queeg reprimand Willie about the typhoon?

10. What happens after Queeg receives the verdict for Stilwell's court martial?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapters 13 and 14, life on the Caine gets much worse under the command of Captain Queeg. Using examples from the novel, describe how and why the men of the Caine are suffering at the hands of Queeg. What recourse do they have? What are the different ways in which they deal with his personality and choices?

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

The captain of a ship is supposed to be a leader. In light of the shift from how the men performed under De Vriess and how things are going under Queeg, discuss how Queeg's character affects the rest of the men on the Caine. What kind of leader is Queeg?

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