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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who tells the sailors that it is time to start their daily work?
(a) Roberts.
(b) Doc.
(c) Dowdy.
(d) Pulver.

2. Which of the following is not something the sailors do as they prepare for their liberty?
(a) Write a letter to their mother.
(b) Shave.
(c) Comb their hair.
(d) Shine their shoes.

3. What is Dolan asked to do for Roberts?
(a) Iron his uniform.
(b) Cover his chores.
(c) Type a letter.
(d) Leave him alone.

4. Why has the Captain not issued the orders for the men to go ashore even though they are ready for their liberty?
(a) He is punishing them.
(b) He is waiting to receive his commands.
(c) He is eating lunch.
(d) He is sleeping.

5. What type of men does the Captain say he resents?
(a) Indecisive men.
(b) Hero worshipping men.
(c) College-educated men.
(d) Mama's boys.

6. How are the Captain's actions best described in Act 1, Scene 6?
(a) Kind.
(b) Humble.
(c) Understanding.
(d) Selfish.

7. What order does the Captain give Roberts regarding his letter writing?
(a) Roberts has to write more convincing letters.
(b) Roberts cannot order other men to write his letters.
(c) Roberts is not to write any more letters.
(d) Roberts can write another letter once he has been more obedient.

8. What sort of punishment does the Captain says Roberts deserves as they argue about liberty for the men?
(a) A Court Marshal.
(b) A lashing.
(c) A demotion.
(d) A few nights in the brig.

9. What position does Roberts truly hold on the ship?
(a) Laundry officer.
(b) Cook.
(c) First mate.
(d) Executive officer.

10. Why can't Pulver have lunch with the Captain?
(a) He has to go to the hospital on the island.
(b) He has to finish his chores.
(c) The Captain has ordered him to his barracks.
(d) He is on watch for the afternoon.

11. What type of study does Roberts quit before becoming a sailor?
(a) Medical school.
(b) Veterinary school.
(c) Graduate school.
(d) Law school.

12. What is the first question Roberts' asks Pulver when he gets back to their room?
(a) Whether Dolan has brought his letter.
(b) Why it is so hot in the room.
(c) Where the Captain is.
(d) What Pulver is doing in his locker.

13. What position on the ship does Pulver hold?
(a) Captain.
(b) First Mate.
(c) Engineer.
(d) Ensign.

14. What does Roberts accuse the Captain of doing by not allowing them to go on liberty?
(a) Abusing his power.
(b) Imprisoning the men.
(c) Acting like a child.
(d) Being a dictator.

15. According to the Captain, whose idea is liberty since it is not his?
(a) Roberts.
(b) The General.
(c) Doc.
(d) The Sergeant.

Short Answer Questions

1. About what does Miss Girard say the nurses have been talking?

2. Why does Roberts shut off the radio?

3. What type of fruit is in the crates Roberts gives to the officer?

4. What do Roberts and the Captain hear coming from the port while they are arguing about liberty?

5. According to the Captain, what "pre-voked" him about the men getting liberty?

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