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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 a suck-up.
(d) Roberts calls Pulver "Captain."

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

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

4. According to Dolan, when will the Captain need a bucket?
(a) When he sees how dirty Pulver's room is.
(b) When he gets seasick.
(c) When the cook serves his Seaman Surprise for dinner.
(d) When he reads Roberts' letter.

5. What do the sailors notice is being built on a nearby island?
(a) An airport.
(b) Schools.
(c) Hospitals.
(d) A hotel.

6. 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 wants it for himself.
(c) The fruit is making other sailors ill.
(d) He has to make sure they are properly recorded first.

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

8. For what is Pulver looking in Roberts' locker?
(a) A knife.
(b) A shoebox.
(c) Candy.
(d) A letter.

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

10. What does the Captain assume about Pulver since he never sees Pulver around?
(a) That Pulver is lazy.
(b) That Pulver is always a step ahead.
(c) That Pulver is always busy doing his job.
(d) Tha Pulver is sneaking off the ship.

11. What does Pulver call the nurse with whom he is hoping to be?
(a) Dumb little blonde.
(b) Little lemon.
(c) Honey buns.
(d) Beautiful canary.

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

13. What does Miss Girard catch the sailors on the ship doing?
(a) Making fun of Pulver.
(b) Spying on the nurses as they shower.
(c) Stealing food from the kitchen.
(d) Making inappropriate comments about her.

14. Over what does the crew argue when the Captain has left the deck?
(a) Who gets to sit next to Roberts in the mess hall.
(b) Who gets to take the next application for transfer to the Captain.
(c) Whether or not Roberts should have listened to the Captain's orders.
(d) Whether or not they should finish their job for the day.

15. 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) A list of tasks.
(c) An application for transfer.
(d) A page from his journal.

Short Answer Questions

1. When will Roberts finally respect Pulver?

2. Why has the Captain not issued the orders for the men to go ashore even though they are ready for their liberty?

3. How does the Captain punish Roberts when he becomes angry at Roberts for disobeying him?

4. What sort of punishment does the Captain says Roberts deserves as they argue about liberty for the men?

5. What position does Roberts tell Miss Girard he holds on the ship?

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