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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to the Captain every time he gets angry at Roberts?
(a) He is left speechless.
(b) He cries.
(c) He hits things.
(d) He gets nauseated.

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

3. Why is the Captain so angry with Roberts when he comes out on deck during the supply transfer?
(a) Because Roberts disobeyed his orders about the fruit.
(b) Because he has just received Roberts' letter.
(c) Because the men do not have their shirts on.
(d) All answers are correct

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

5. 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.

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

7. How does the Captain punish Roberts when he becomes angry at Roberts for disobeying him?
(a) He is placed in solitary confinement.
(b) He cannot go to the island any more.
(c) He has to swab the entire deck.
(d) He is confined to his quarters.

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

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

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

11. 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 with their shirts off.
(c) The men talking about how much they wish they were off the ship.
(d) Roberts and the men making fun of the Captain.

12. Besides the nearby island, on what does Dowdy comment when he first joins Roberts?
(a) The heat.
(b) The breakfast they have had that morning.
(c) His aching back.
(d) The captain.

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

14. Why does Miss Girard ask Pulver to call a boat?
(a) She has begun to feel sea sick.
(b) She dislikes how rowdy the sailors are.
(c) She needs to get back to the hospital.
(d) She finds Pulver boring.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What order does the Captain give Roberts regarding his letter writing?

2. What is Dolan asked to do for Roberts?

3. What is the first question Roberts' asks Pulver when he gets back to their room?

4. During which war is this play set?

5. Which of the following best describes the Captain's actions in Act 1, Scene3?

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