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

Short Answer Questions

1. Challee contrasts whose years of service with Queeg's?

2. What is May doing when Willie gets back to New York?

3. The book describes Willie's home as being the same except for what?

4. How many days before the war ends does the Caine finally sweep a mine?

5. According to Willie's testimony, how much money does Queeg extort from him?

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

Setting often plays an important role in literature. How does the setting of this book affect the story?

Essay Topic 3

In Chapters 5 and 6, Willie continues to have trouble because of his loyalty to the people he loves. Discuss how the complicated nature of these relationships distracts Willie, keeps him from focusing on what he should, and makes it difficult for him to make good choices.

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