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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the radio commentary on the loud speaker suggest at the end of Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) More countries may soon be overrun.
(b) Pearl Harbor has been bombed.
(c) The war will be reaching England soon.
(d) The war in Europe is coming to an end.

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

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

4. The Patrol Officer state some sailors have broken into a house on the island. To whom does this house belong?
(a) The Commander.
(b) The wealthiest man on the island.
(c) An ambassador.
(d) A high ranking general.

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

6. Which of the following does the radio announcer recognize as a true enemy?
(a) Intolerance.
(b) Arrogance.
(c) Judgement.
(d) Impatience.

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

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

9. 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.

10. Which returning sailor does Roberts ask how their liberty was?
(a) Dawson.
(b) Mannion.
(c) Wiley.
(d) Pulver.

11. What facts do the sailors hear the Captain say to Roberts over the loudspeaker?
(a) They hear the Captain say the palm tree is his only friend.
(b) That he and Roberts had made a deal so the men could have liberty.
(c) They hear that the Captain say he will resign.
(d) They hear the Captain say Roberts will be court marshalled.

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

13. After the fight on the island, what happens to the sailors and the ship?
(a) The ship is vandalized and the sailors scared.
(b) The ship is restricted, liberty is cancelled.
(c) The sailors are on probation and the ship is fined.
(d) Nothing happens to the ship but the sailors are all demoted.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Roberts suggest Pulver get so that he can speak with Doc alone?

2. At the dance, with how many soldiers do the sailors start a fight?

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

4. From what branch of the military is the Colonel who sponsors the dance?

5. According to Dolan, what is the Captain's response to Roberts' transfer assignment?

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