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The Caine Mutiny
Herman Wouk
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Chapters 1–2
Chapters 3–5
Chapters 6–7
Chapters 8–10
Chapters 11–12
Chapters 14–15
Chapters 16–18
Chapters 19–21
Chapters 22–24
Chapters 25–27
Chapters 28–30
Chapters 31–34
Chapters 35–37
Chapters 38–40
Characters
Character List
Willie Keith
Captain Queeg
May Wynn
Main Ideas
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Important Quotes Explained
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Themes, Motifs, and Symbols
Chapters 1-2
Chapters 3-5
Chapters 6-7
Chapters 8-10
Chapters 11-12
Chapters 14-15
Chapters 16-18
Chapters 19-21
Chapters 22-24
Chapters 25-27
Chapters 28-30
Chapters 31-34
Chapters 35-37
Chapters 38-40
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Chapters 11-12 Quiz
Further Study
Chapters 11-12 Quiz
1
of 5
What does Captain Queeg always keep in his pocket?
A silver compass
Two steel balls
A pince-nez
A bible
2
of 5
How much time does Captain Queeg request to train with De Vriess before assuming command of the Caine?
One day
One week
Two days
Two weeks
3
of 5
What responsibility does Keefer reluctantly reassume while Willie masters the communications manuals?
Publications log custodian duties
Telegraph operation
Night watch
Inventory
4
of 5
Why does Gorton punish Keefer by confining him to the ship for twenty-four hours?
Falling asleep on duty
Criticizing Captains Queeg's reforms
Losing the publications log
Permitting Willie to leave
5
of 5
In his dispatch to ComServPac, what excuse does Captain Queeg contrive for losing the ship's towline?
Engine failure
Lieutenant Gorton's negligence
A defective towline
A disobedient crew member
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