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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Roberts seem to view the cargo ship's role in the war compared with a battleship's role in the war?
(a) He sees the cargo ship's role as being inferior.
(b) He thinks that they are equally important.
(c) He sees the battleship's role as less important.
(d) He believes that both ships are inferior to the role of airplanes.

3. What warning phrase do the sailors shout when spying on the women showering?
(a) S.O.S.
(b) Ahoy.
(c) May day.
(d) Flash Red.

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

5. What does Roberts tell Doc he spots while on watch the previous night?
(a) Storm clouds fast approaching.
(b) A formation of battleships in the distance.
(c) A fire on a nearby ship.
(d) An unlucky omen.

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

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

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

9. Which of the following does Roberts not say about Pulver?
(a) He is too preoccupied by sex.
(b) He is a great shot.
(c) He is lazy.
(d) He is a great guy.

10. For what does Roberts ask the Port Director?
(a) A longer vacation for himself.
(b) A recommendation to his captain.
(c) Liberty for the men.
(d) A job with the port authority.

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

12. What does Doc say Pulver has been telling him?
(a) That he is leaving the ship soon.
(b) That Roberts is a loser.
(c) Tales about his sexual prowess.
(d) Stories about the battlefront.

13. What does the Captain see when he gets on deck that he considers to be insubordination by the crew?
(a) The men joking around and not working.
(b) The men talking about how much they wish they were off the ship.
(c) The men with their shirts off.
(d) Roberts and the men making fun of the Captain.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to the Captain, Pulver is the only officer who does what to the Captain?

3. Why do the sailors want to go to an island near their ship?

4. In which branch of the military is Roberts enlisted?

5. Who lies about seeing women in the spyglass?

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