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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much time has passed between Act 2, Scene 2 and Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) Four days.
(b) One year.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) Three months.

2. Which sailor is getting Roberts' job after he leaves?
(a) Mannion.
(b) Doc.
(c) Dolan.
(d) Pulver.

3. According to Dolan, the communication he receives asking men to apply for a transfer also asks them to have how many years experience?
(a) At least 6.
(b) At least 2.
(c) Only 6 months.
(d) No more than 1.

4. At the beginning of Act 2, Scene 3, where does the reader learn Roberts has been spending all his time?
(a) The eagles nest.
(b) The radio shack.
(c) His bedroom.
(d) The sick bay.

5. From what branch of the military is the Colonel who sponsors the dance?
(a) Air Force.
(b) Army.
(c) Navy.
(d) Coast Guard.

6. What does Roberts ask Doc to do because he really wants to be off the ship?
(a) He asks Doc to talk with the Captain for him.
(b) He asks Doc to request a medical transfer for him.
(c) He asks Doc to report him.
(d) He asks Doc to help him sneak off the ship.

7. How does Roberts feel about the men thinking that he wants a promotion?
(a) He does not care what they think.
(b) He is happy to hear what they think.
(c) It makes him proud.
(d) It makes him angry.

8. To where is Roberts being transferred?
(a) Ireland.
(b) Hawaii.
(c) Puerto Rico.
(d) The South Pacific.

9. On what piece of equipment is an unconscious sailor found?
(a) The watchtower.
(b) The wheel.
(c) A cargo net.
(d) The anchor.

10. How does Roberts respond when the Doc accuses him of thinking that the crew owes him something?
(a) He says that is not how he feels.
(b) He says the Doc is right.
(c) He says they do owe him.
(d) He says nothing and walks away.

11. Where is Act 2, Scene 2 set?
(a) The Captain's quarters.
(b) Roberts' sleeping quarters.
(c) The sick bay.
(d) The ship's upperdeck.

12. After Pulver's prank has failed, how does he feel?
(a) He feels inspired to try again.
(b) He feels thankful that he does not have to go through with it.
(c) He feels like he let Roberts down.
(d) He feels angry that the prank does not work.

13. Which one of the announcements comes over the loud speaker at the start of Act 2, Scene 5?
(a) An order for Dolan to report to the radion shack.
(b) An announcement that the new engineer has arrived.
(c) An order for Roberts to report to the sick bay.
(d) An announcement that the war is Europe has started again.

14. What does the Captain call the act of getting rid of his palm tree?
(a) A mean thing to do.
(b) An insult to the ship.
(c) A cowardly act of childishness.
(d) An unforgivable crime against him.

15. What does Roberts say in response to receiving this medal from the men?
(a) That he is glad to go.
(b) That he does not deserve it.
(c) That they are the best bunch of sailors ever.
(d) That they are a thoughtful bunch.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the inscription on the medal say?

2. Which sailor takes Roberts' packed suitcase to the waiting boat?

3. What does the Captain do when he finds that his palm tree is gone?

4. What does Dolan think will happen to the Captain if Roberts gets transferred?

5. About what does Doc think that Roberts is panicked?

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