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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 the end of Chapter 23, Maryk is in his bunk reading what book?

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

3. Who disagrees with Queeg's handling of the attack of the Stanfield?

4. Keefer labels Queeg as a what?

5. How many midshipmen gather for the review of the troops?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Willie tell Maryk when Stilwell asks for emergency leave after receiving a telegram that his mother is sick?

3. How does Queeg react after Jellybelly tells him that the mess boys ate the strawberries?

4. During the trial, what excuse does Queeg give for the towline incident?

5. How does Breakstone feel about the case?

6. Why does Queeg refuse to ballast?

7. What happened to Roland Keefer's ship?

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

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

10. What amenities does the destroyer have that the Caine does not?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Queeg seems to wait for orders before he acts while his crew seems to have difficulty doing that. Discuss the pros and cons of each approach using support from the book and the general knowledge of the military that has been conveyed in the novel.

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

Trouble seems to follow Willie Keith wherever he goes. What does he do to get himself in trouble, or is it just bad luck and timing? How is this character established by the author in the first chapters?

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