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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does the radio announcer commend for winning the war in Europe?
(a) The British Air Force.
(b) Rosie the Riveter.
(c) Japan.
(d) The fighting men.

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

4. 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.

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

6. During the fight between the sailors and soldiers, what happens to the young women attending the dance?
(a) They are injured or frightened away.
(b) They join in the fight themselves.
(c) They break up the fight and everything returns to normal.
(d) They are not affected at all and keep dancing.

7. Who comes to the ship looking for the goat brought onto the ship by Dolan?
(a) Doc.
(b) The Colonel.
(c) The Military police.
(d) The Patrolman.

8. According to the Shore Patrolman, how is the Colonel viewed on the island?
(a) People love the Colonel.
(b) Positively.
(c) People do not even know who he is.
(d) Negatively.

9. 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?
(a) The Captain.
(b) Pulver.
(c) Dowdy.
(d) Dolan.

10. What does the Captain do when he finds that his palm tree is gone?
(a) He sounds the general alarm.
(b) He rushes to talk with Roberts.
(c) He goes to tell the Admiral.
(d) He cries.

11. What does Roberts suggest Pulver get so that he can speak with Doc alone?
(a) The news on the war front.
(b) A cup of coffee.
(c) A pen and paper.
(d) A biscut and tea.

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

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

14. According to the Military Policeman, how many soldiers are in the hospital?
(a) Fourteen.
(b) Nineteen.
(c) Thirty-eight.
(d) Twenty-nine.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What has Dolan already done for Roberts after receiving the communication requesting men to transfer to combat?

3. What record does Pulver say he has broken?

4. What does the inscription on the medal say?

5. After Pulver's prank has failed, how does he feel?

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