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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 26, whose old roommate secures a special treat for the men of the Caine?

2. After Keefer jumps, what does Willie do?

3. Who is Captain Randolph P. Southard?

4. What does Captain Blakely do when Willie starts telling about the loss of the crate of liquor?

5. Who puts a pair of steel balls on Keefer's bed?

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

Compare and contrast the differences and similarities between Maryk and Queeg. How will these similarities and differences continue to affect the novel? Use examples from the book to support your theory.

Essay Topic 3

The author writes that "The Kwajalein invasion... was a grand classic of sea warfare, a lesson for the generations. There has never been a more wisely conceived and surgically executed operation. As a young man's first taste of war, however, it was too rich, too easy, too fancy, too perfect." Why do you think the author described the invasion that way? What effect will this invasion have on Willie? Will it mislead him or give him the wrong idea?

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