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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. When Queeg panics in the fog, how many times does he circle the bridge?

2. What does the crew of the Caine do while the Marines are invading Namur?

3. When Queeg returns to the ship after getting in trouble at ComServPac, what does he find Stilwell doing?

4. We find out in Chapter 11 that Captain de Vriess reads only what type of book?

5. After one of the sailors is reassigned, how long does Queeg stay in his cabin?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Breakstone feel about the case?

3. What happens toward the end of Queeg's testimony?

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

5. What does Dr. Bird do to upset the board during his testimony?

6. What does Willie find in the mail at Pearl?

7. How does Dr. Lundeen explain Queeg's personality and behavior?

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

9. What does Willie overhear while listening in to the Marine channel on the radio?

10. What happens while Willie is distracted and watching Maryk swim out to recover the float?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ice cream plays a prominent role on the Caine in Chapters 19-21. Why do you think that is? What symbolic significance might it have? Why didn't the author choose some other kind of food?

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

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.

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