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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. Which game do Willie and Keggs play aboard the Moulton?
2. What is the location of Ulithi Atoll where the Caine is sent in Chapter 25?
3. What do the sailors give De Vriess as a send off gift?
4. Instead of Queeg, who gets reassigned from the Caine?
5. We find out in Chapter 11 that Captain de Vriess reads only what type of book?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Queeg do to insure that the men do not pass keys to friends on the Harte?
2. What is Keefer's testimony like?
3. Why does Willie get in trouble in Chapter 12?
4. Tom Keefer explains his philosophy of the Navy to Willie. What is it?
5. What does Barney talk about during his toast at the celebration dinner?
6. Why does Queeg insist on staying on course?
7. According to Ensign Brain, why is it important for Willie to be on time?
8. What are some of the quirky ways in which the crew begins to respond to their own boredom?
9. How does Queeg call attention away from his cowardly behavior at the end of Chapter 20?
10. What are the two bottles of champagne referenced in the title of Chapter 17?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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?
Essay Topic 2
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 3
In the beginning, Willie seems to think that Queeg is going to be a great change from Captain de Vriess. Why does he think that? At what point do you think Willie begins to realize his first impression may not have been accurate? Why does he grow to hate Queeg? At what point does he realize he has more respect for de Vriess than Queeg? Use examples from the book to support your position.
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