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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) Disrespects.
(b) Jokes around with him.
(c) Smiles.
(d) Salutes.

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

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. What position does Miss Girard hold for the nurses?
(a) Laundry officer.
(b) Head nurse.
(c) Mail officer.
(d) Nurses assistant.

5. What does the Captain reference when talking about his success with Roberts?
(a) His Medals of Honor.
(b) The Palm Tree.
(c) The ship.
(d) The Commodore.

6. According to the Captain, what "pre-voked" him about the men getting liberty?
(a) That the men have only one week of liberty.
(b) That it is not at the port he requested.
(c) That it was arranged by Roberts and the Port Director.
(d) That liberty means the men will get lazy.

7. What does Dowdy request from Roberts as they unload the cargo?
(a) Some lunch.
(b) That the men be allowed to take off their shirts.
(c) A water break.
(d) That he be allowed to go to the infirmary.

8. What does Pulver say he is going to put under the Captain's bed?
(a) A dead fish.
(b) A thank you card.
(c) A firecracker.
(d) A letter from Roberts.

9. Which type of alcohol does Miss Girard love?
(a) Bourbon.
(b) Whiskey.
(c) Scotch.
(d) Rum.

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

11. When will Roberts finally respect Pulver?
(a) When he can beat up Roberts.
(b) When he goes through with a prank and confesses to it.
(c) When he gets onto a real battleship.
(d) When he treats ladies with respect.

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

13. How much money is bet by the sailors that Miss Girard is the nurse with the birthmark on her bottom?
(a) $10.
(b) $50.
(c) $100.
(d) $70.

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

15. What does Roberts pick up at the end of Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) His next request for transfer.
(b) The spyglass.
(c) His bottle of scotch.
(d) A mop and pail.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Captain say Roberts' letters will do for his reputation?

2. What type of study does Roberts quit before becoming a sailor?

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

4. For what does Roberts ask the Port Director?

5. Over what does the crew argue when the Captain has left the deck?

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