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

Short Answer Questions

1. After Keefer jumps, what does Willie do?

2. Who is convinced that a duplicate key has been made, and that is how the crime took place?

3. Whose wife keeps having dreams about typhoons?

4. How many psychiatrists examined Queeg at the hospital?

5. What finally gets Queeg to admit to the crate full of liquor?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the beginning, Willie seems to think that Queeg is going to be a great change from Captain de Vriess. Why does he think that? At what point do you think Willie begins to realize his first impression may not have been accurate? Why does he grow to hate Queeg? At what point does he realize he has more respect for de Vriess than Queeg? Use examples from the book to support your position.

Essay Topic 2

Ice cream plays a prominent role on the Caine in Chapters 19-21. Why do you think that is? What symbolic significance might it have? Why didn't the author choose some other kind of food?

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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