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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 type of medal will Roland Keefer be awarded?

2. Who does Queeg catch taking a shower?

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

4. Captain de Vriess tells Captain Queeg that he is next hoping for what type of duty?

5. Who summons Willie from the Caine?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Keefer think it's a bad idea to talk to Admiral Halsey?

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

4. What does Barney talk about during his toast at the celebration dinner?

5. What happens during Willie's first watch?

6. What happens when the news of Japan's surrender is heard?

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

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

9. What is the crew's first impression of Captain Queeg?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

The author writes that "The Kwajalein invasion... was a grand classic of sea warfare, a lesson for the generations. There has never been a more wisely conceived and surgically executed operation. As a young man's first taste of war, however, it was too rich, too easy, too fancy, too perfect." Why do you think the author described the invasion that way? What effect will this invasion have on Willie? Will it mislead him or give him the wrong idea?

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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