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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. At dinner, May wants to discuss a book that Willie has never read before? Which book?

2. What does the Red Cross letter say about Stilwell's mother?

3. In Chapter 24, Queeg set his sights on a sailor other than Stilwell. Who is it?

4. When Queeg and Keefer have a private meeting, where does it take place?

5. Willie starts obsessing about what one night during watch in Chapter 24?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

3. Why does Willie decide to open his father's letter earlier than promised?

4. How does Queeg determine that the strawberries are missing?

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

6. Describe the scene the day after Queeg restricts everyone's water use.

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

8. Describe the circle of compliance.

9. Why does Queeg refuse to ballast?

10. What is Captain White like?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Through Tom Keefer's literary allusions in Chapter 9 and Willie's visit to the Moulton in Chapter 10, we begin to see Willie struggle with appearances versus reality. Why does Willie struggle with the fact that things are not always what they seem? How do you think growing up privileged has influenced the way he makes judgments? Do his first impressions get him into trouble? By the end of the novel, has his perspective changed? What leads to the change?

Essay Topic 2

During the trial, Barney Greenwald tries to prove that Captain Queeg is not sane. Using evidence from the trial and the entire book, answer the question: Is Queeg sane or insane?

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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