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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What has Dolan already done for Roberts after receiving the communication requesting men to transfer to combat?
(a) He has already sent in the transfer request.
(b) He has already talked to the Captain for Roberts.
(c) He has already talked to the Admiral for Roberts.
(d) He has already typed up the transfer request.

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

4. What might Roberts get if he does a good job keeping the crew in line?
(a) A promotion.
(b) An extended leave.
(c) An upgrade to a single cabin.
(d) A transfer to a battleship.

5. Who tells Roberts that he is as drunk as a goat?
(a) Dowdy.
(b) Doc.
(c) Dolan.
(d) Pulver.

6. What drink do the men say they will have to celebrate that the war in Europe is over?
(a) Rum and lemon.
(b) Gin.
(c) Whiskey and beer.
(d) Medical alcohol and orange juice.

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

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

9. How does Roberts react when he hears what he might get as a reward for keeping the men in line?
(a) He is excited.
(b) He is sad.
(c) He is angry.
(d) He is surprised.

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

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

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

13. Who has already typed up the transfer letter for Roberts once the news comes out that men are needed to transfer to combat?
(a) Dolan.
(b) Pulver.
(c) Dowdy.
(d) Doc.

14. At the end of Act 2, Scene 2, how does the crew feel about Roberts' attitude?
(a) They feel inspired by his attitude.
(b) They feel it has changed in a bad way.
(c) They agree one hundred percent with his attitude.
(d) They feel excited about his attitude.

15. What do the sailors yell when they see Roberts coming on deck?
(a) Flash Red.
(b) Maydey.
(c) Red alert.
(d) Watch out.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Act 2, Scene 2 set?

2. What does Roberts say in response to receiving this medal from the men?

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

4. What does Roberts do to the Captain's palm tree before throwing it overboard?

5. What is the Captain wearing as he goes to water his palm tree?

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