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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What reasons does the Captain give for canceling liberty for the men?
(a) The anchor is broken and they cannot stop.
(b) Security concerns.
(c) Their bad attitudes.
(d) They have been called to join the battle.

3. In which branch of the military is Roberts enlisted?
(a) Marines.
(b) Air Force.
(c) Coast Guard.
(d) Navy.

4. 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.

5. What does the Captain say Roberts' letters will do for his reputation?
(a) Help his reputation as a merciful Captain.
(b) Make his ship sound like the boring ship.
(c) Damage his reputation with the commanding officers.
(d) Give him a reputation for being a patient leader.

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

7. At the beginning of the play, with which shipmate is Roberts talking?
(a) Matthews.
(b) Jacoby.
(c) Doc.
(d) Mannion.

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

9. After finishing his notice about liberty being canceled, at what does the Captain glance?
(a) His trophy.
(b) A picture of himself.
(c) A mirror.
(d) His watch.

10. What order does the captain shout to the men about their shirts?
(a) No shirt should have long sleeves.
(b) All shirts should have pockets.
(c) Only black shirts should be worn.
(d) Shirts are to be worn on deck.

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

12. Miss Girard wants whom to join her and Pulver for a drink?
(a) Mannion.
(b) The Captain.
(c) Doc.
(d) Roberts.

13. What drink do Miss Girard and Roberts joke is their favorite?
(a) Moonshine.
(b) Peach Schnapps.
(c) Sake.
(d) Medical alcohol and orange juice.

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

15. What do the sailors do when they hear that their liberty is not canceled after all?
(a) They sing.
(b) They shout angrily.
(c) They give three cheers.
(d) They boo the Captain.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Doc think about the cargo ship?

2. How are the Captain's actions best described in Act 1, Scene 6?

3. What gift does Roberts take to the Port Director?

4. What type of men does the Captain say he resents?

5. What does Roberts tell Doc he spots while on watch the previous night?

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