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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does the Captain not want Roberts to leave his ship?
(a) He is afraid for Roberts' safety if he goes to battle.
(b) He wants to make Roberts miserable.
(c) Because Roberts' skills help the Captain.
(d) He will miss Roberts' friendship too much.

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

4. What lies about the ship does Pulver tell Miss Girard?
(a) That the ship has been many battles.
(b) That he is the favorite sailor on the ship.
(c) That the ship is named the U.S.S. Lincoln.
(d) That he is the captain of the ship.

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

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

7. Who is the only sailor on the ship who has been to the port where they men are going to have their liberty?
(a) Pulver.
(b) Dowdy.
(c) Mannion.
(d) Roberts.

8. 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 the men have only one week of liberty.
(c) That liberty means the men will get lazy.
(d) That it was arranged by Roberts and the Port Director.

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

10. Who has given Miss Girard the nickname "Red Label?"
(a) Her sister.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Pulver.
(d) One of the other nurses.

11. 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) A page from his journal.
(d) An application for transfer.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the Captain assume about Pulver since he never sees Pulver around?

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

4. After finishing his notice about liberty being canceled, at what does the Captain glance?

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

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