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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) The fruit is making other sailors ill.
(d) He wants it for himself.

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

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

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

5. What is Dolan asked to do for Roberts?
(a) Type a letter.
(b) Leave him alone.
(c) Iron his uniform.
(d) Cover his chores.

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

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

8. What gift does Roberts take to the Port Director?
(a) A new spyglass.
(b) Chocolate chip cookies.
(c) Scotch whisky.
(d) New trousers.

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

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

11. In what geographical location are the sailors having their liberty?
(a) The North Atlantic.
(b) Japan.
(c) Polynesia.
(d) The Caribbean.

12. Which of the following is not something the sailors do as they prepare for their liberty?
(a) Write a letter to their mother.
(b) Shine their shoes.
(c) Comb their hair.
(d) Shave.

13. What position does Roberts tell Miss Girard he holds on the ship?
(a) Executive officer
(b) Cook.
(c) Doctor.
(d) Laundry officer.

14. What does Doc think about the cargo ship?
(a) That is smells like fish and sweat.
(b) That is performs a necessary job in the war.
(c) That it is pointless in comparison with other ships.
(d) That is it like being on a cruise ship.

15. How does Roberts respond when the messenger tells him the Captain would like to see him?
(a) Roberts says nothing and walks away.
(b) Roberts goes running.
(c) Roberts says he will be there in 30 minutes.
(d) Roberts says he is too busy doing his job.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the sailors notice is being built on a nearby island?

2. Miss Girard wants whom to join her and Pulver for a drink?

3. What does Roberts do to Pulver in jest when the Captain leaves the deck?

4. When will Roberts finally respect Pulver?

5. Why does Roberts shut off the radio?

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