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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 the Captain's palm tree before throwing it overboard?
(a) Salutes it.
(b) Rips all the branches off.
(c) Urinates on it.
(d) Lights it on fire.

2. What image is on the homemade medal the crew presents to Roberts?
(a) A palm tree.
(b) A flag.
(c) A star.
(d) A gun.

3. According to the Patrol Officer, why do the sailors break into the house on the island.?
(a) Someone lies to them and says it is a brothel.
(b) They are so drunk that they cannot remember.
(c) They hate the person living in that house.
(d) That is where all the soldiers are hiding from them.

4. What loud noise is heard in the back of the ship that causes the Captain to come out to see what is happening?
(a) A bell ringing.
(b) A siren.
(c) A loud scream.
(d) An explosion.

5. From what unusual item does the crew pour alcohol when they drink a toast to Roberts?
(a) A shoe.
(b) A mop bucket.
(c) An oil can.
(d) A fire extinguisher.

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

7. Who is going to go with Roberts to the island so that they can have their liberty?
(a) The Captain.
(b) O'Neal.
(c) Gerhard.
(d) Doc.

8. What does Dolan think will happen to the Captain if Roberts gets transferred?
(a) The Captain will be sad but get will over it.
(b) The Captain will get sick.
(c) The Captain will be thrilled to see Roberts go.
(d) The Captain will be ruined completely.

9. What does Roberts say he will not do that involves the Captain?
(a) He will not offend the Captain.
(b) He will not ever respect the Captain.
(c) He will not walk 10 feet across the room to get anything from him.
(d) He will not hurt the Captain's feelings.

10. What item of the Captain's is the goat told to eat?
(a) His pillow.
(b) The palm tree.
(c) His apples.
(d) The rose bush.

11. How many groups of injured soldiers have been returned to the cargo ship?
(a) Seven.
(b) Two.
(c) Nine.
(d) Five.

12. Pulver appears in front of the Doc and Roberts singed and covered in what?
(a) Dirt.
(b) Blood.
(c) Soapsuds.
(d) Yellow powder.

13. 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) Only 6 months.
(c) At least 2.
(d) No more than 1.

14. Why are so many of the men complaining about Roberts?
(a) Because he does not sit with them at dinner.
(b) Because he clearly likes Doc the best.
(c) Because he wants to transfer and leave them all.
(d) Because he has put Dolan on report.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. From where has the ship been ordered out of dock?

2. Doc asks Roberts if he has done what with the Captain?

3. Which sailor comes into the room where Doc and Roberts are and turns on the radio so that they can hear the news that the war in Europe is over?

4. During the fight between the sailors and soldiers, what happens to the young women attending the dance?

5. How does Roberts react when he hears what he might get as a reward for keeping the men in line?

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