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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. Willie's father dies from what?

2. How long does Willie eavesdrop on the Marines over the short-wave radio?

3. How many hours of emergency leave does Maryk give Stilwell?

4. In Chapter 7, who does Willie find out is assigned to the Caine?

5. Keefer labels Queeg as a what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the author use the title "Through the Looking Glass" for Chapter 1?

2. What happens between Willie and Queeg in Saipan?

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

4. What happened to Roland Keefer's ship?

5. Why does Queeg refuse to ballast?

6. Why does Commander Merton give Willie another chance after the disaster on the parade grounds?

7. What reason does Willie give May for introducing her by her real name to his mother?

8. What happens when the news of Japan's surrender is heard?

9. What does Willie write in the love letter for which Chapter 39 is named?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

The main character of "The Caine Mutiny", Willie Keith, undergoes great personal transformation in the novel. Trace his growth through the novel and how he changed as a person.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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