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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. 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) Being a dictator.
(d) Acting like a child.

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

6. How long does the officer picking up supplies say it has been since his ship has had fresh fruit?
(a) One year.
(b) Five months.
(c) Four months.
(d) Two months.

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

8. Who lies about seeing women in the spyglass?
(a) Pulver.
(b) Mannion.
(c) Roberts.
(d) Stefanowski.

9. What lies about the ship does Pulver tell Miss Girard?
(a) That the ship is named the U.S.S. Lincoln.
(b) That the ship has been many battles.
(c) That he is the favorite sailor on the ship.
(d) That he is the captain of the ship.

10. What paper is Roberts holding in his hand when he runs into the doctor early in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) A page from his journal.
(b) A letter to his wife.
(c) A list of tasks.
(d) An application for transfer.

11. What does Roberts do to Pulver in jest when the Captain leaves the deck?
(a) Roberts gives Pulver a noogie.
(b) Roberts calls Pulver "Captain."
(c) Roberts calls Pulver a suck-up.
(d) Roberts salutes Pulver.

12. What request does the Captain ask of Roberts regarding their conversation about the men's liberty?
(a) Make sure it is recorded as proof of Roberts dissension.
(b) Keep it secret.
(c) Write a letter about it to the Commander.
(d) Tell the men about it when they return from liberty.

13. How does Roberts respond when the messenger tells him the Captain would like to see him?
(a) Roberts says nothing and walks away.
(b) Roberts goes running.
(c) Roberts says he is too busy doing his job.
(d) Roberts says he will be there in 30 minutes.

14. 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 Court Marshal.
(c) A demotion.
(d) A lashing.

15. At what port are the sailors going to have liberty?
(a) Blue Bay.
(b) Elysium.
(c) Rio Pico.
(d) Jordan.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Miss Girard ask Pulver to call a boat?

2. Where does Pulver hide the letter Dolan has typed for Roberts?

3. Who has given Miss Girard the nickname "Red Label?"

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

5. Because it is so hot, what happens while the sailors are unloading cargo?

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