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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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) The sick bay.
(d) His bedroom.

3. Who has submitted the transfer request that gets Roberts transferred off the cargo ship?
(a) Doc.
(b) Roberts.
(c) The Captain.
(d) The crew.

4. According to Dolan, why has Roberts allowed the Captain to speak to him the way he does in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Because he is just tired from a late night shift.
(b) Because he is trying to get on the Captain's good side.
(c) Because he does not realize the Captain is speaking to him.
(d) Because he is waiting for the perfect time to strike back.

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

6. What song plays at the end of the radio announcer's speech about the end of the war in Europe?
(a) The Stars and Stripes Forever.
(b) My Country Tis of Thee.
(c) The Start Spangled Banner.
(d) This Land is Your Land.

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

8. When speaking with Roberts on deck, on what does the Captain insist?
(a) That Roberts is the worst sailor he has ever seen.
(b) That he be addressed formally by Roberts.
(c) That all the men acted responsibly on their liberty.
(d) That a storm is coming.

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

10. At the dance, with how many soldiers do the sailors start a fight?
(a) Twenty-seven.
(b) Over 300.
(c) Ninety.
(d) Over 100.

11. Which royal family makes an appearance to celebrate the end of the war in Europe?
(a) The Swedish Royal Family.
(b) The Dutch Royal Family.
(c) The Spanish Royal Family.
(d) The English Royal Family.

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

13. What does the inscription on the medal say?
(a) For bravery in the face of danger.
(b) For being the best.
(c) For showing them who is boss.
(d) For action against the enemy.

14. What is the Captain wearing as he goes to water his palm tree?
(a) His uniform.
(b) A bathing suit.
(c) A bathrobe.
(d) His civilian clothes.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Doc and what other sailor do not believe that Roberts is deliberately looking for a promotion on the cargo ship?

2. Who has already typed up the transfer letter for Roberts once the news comes out that men are needed to transfer to combat?

3. Who comes to the ship looking for the goat brought onto the ship by Dolan?

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

5. Which sailor does the Captain say does not have the guts to destroy the palm tree?

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