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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. When Maryk comes to Keefer to talk about Queeg, what is Keefer reading?
2. Who disagrees with Queeg's handling of the attack of the Stanfield?
3. Queeg stays in his cabin only eating what?
4. Willie's father dies from what?
5. Queeg insists the men will not dehydrate because they will get enough water from what?
Short Essay Questions
1. At the very end of Chapter 21, Paynter brings what sort of report to Queeg?
2. Tom Keefer explains his philosophy of the Navy to Willie. What is it?
3. What happens to Horrible?
4. How were the two attorneys different during closing arguments?
5. List some of the irrational and terrible things that Queeg does in Chapter 15.
6. Why does Commander Merton give Willie another chance after the disaster on the parade grounds?
7. What is the crew's first impression of Captain Queeg?
8. What makes the members of the board change facial expression during the trial?
9. Why does Queeg reprimand Willie about the typhoon?
10. Why does the author use the title "Through the Looking Glass" for Chapter 1?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
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 3
Drawing from all you've learned from the book so far, discuss why you think the Caine mutiny occurred. What circumstances, mix of personalities and other factors led to this pivotal event?
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