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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. How long does Willie eavesdrop on the Marines over the short-wave radio?

2. When Maryk asks Keefer to go with him to see the medical officer of the Pluto, how does Keefer respond?

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

4. What is the title of Tom Keefer's book?

5. Whom does Willie send a message to using Morse code?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What reason does Keefer give to explain Queeg's obsession with the strawberries?

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

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

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

6. Tom Keefer explains his philosophy of the Navy to Willie. What is it?

7. What is Captain White like?

8. What happens during Willie's first watch?

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

10. Why does the towline for the Caine end up getting cut?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Symbolism is widely used in Chapters 7 and 8. Discuss some of the ways that the author conveys how lowly the ship is in the grand scheme of the Navy. How does he explain to the reader the condition of the ship and crew? Use examples from the book to support your position.

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

While there is a war going on, the men of the Caine are caught up in their own conflict. Discuss how the smallness of their perspective seems to develop and how they lose sight of the bigger picture. How do you think men on other ships deal with the monotony of life at sea?

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