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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Willie sit and listen to May sing at the Grotto Club?

2. From which book does this quote come? "Life is a dream, a little more coherent than most."

3. The Caine and Moulton are ordered to go where together?

4. Who expects to prove Maryk guilty?

5. What was the result of Queeg's action in the Barzun incident?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

During the court martial, we see different sides of the same story. How do the varying shades of perspective and the fact that some people lie affect the court martial proceedings?

Essay Topic 2

Willie and May's relationship is quite complicated. What are some of the many complex facets to their relationship? Why does Willie think he can't marry her? Why does he have such a hard time making up his mind about what to do? Use examples from the book to support your reasoning.

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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