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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Pulver hide the letter Dolan has typed for Roberts?
(a) In his shoes.
(b) Under his bed.
(c) In his closet
(d) Under a blanket.

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

3. What do Roberts and the Captain hear coming from the port while they are arguing about liberty?
(a) The men crying.
(b) Silence.
(c) Screaming.
(d) Music.

4. What gift does Roberts take to the Port Director?
(a) Scotch whisky.
(b) Chocolate chip cookies.
(c) New trousers.
(d) A new spyglass.

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

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

7. Which of the following best describes the Captain's actions in Act 1, Scene3?
(a) Merciful.
(b) Indifferent.
(c) Compassionate.
(d) Self-centered.

8. 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 eating lunch.
(c) He is sleeping.
(d) He is waiting to receive his commands.

9. How does Doc describe the desire to fight?
(a) It is a stupid decision.
(b) It is a passion.
(c) It is a life's calling.
(d) It is a reflex.

10. How long has it been since the sailors have had a vacation?
(a) Two years.
(b) 18 months.
(c) Six months.
(d) One year.

11. Why does the Captain tell Roberts not to release any of the fresh fruit while they are unloading cargo?
(a) He has to make sure they are properly recorded first.
(b) He wants it for himself.
(c) The fruit is making other sailors ill.
(d) He is saving it for a friend.

12. According to the Captain, Pulver is the only officer who does what to the Captain?
(a) Smiles.
(b) Disrespects.
(c) Jokes around with him.
(d) Salutes.

13. How does the Captain punish Roberts when he becomes angry at Roberts for disobeying him?
(a) He is confined to his quarters.
(b) He cannot go to the island any more.
(c) He is placed in solitary confinement.
(d) He has to swab the entire deck.

14. Who reveals to Roberts that the Captain has received his transfer request letter?
(a) Doc.
(b) Pulver.
(c) Dolan.
(d) The Messenger.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who says that Roberts' is stupid for "chasing death?"

2. What does Miss Girard catch the sailors on the ship doing?

3. What does Roberts do to Pulver in jest when the Captain leaves the deck?

4. Which of the following does Roberts not say about Pulver?

5. Who tells the sailors that it is time to start their daily work?

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