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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who reveals to Roberts that the Captain has received his transfer request letter?
(a) Pulver.
(b) The Messenger.
(c) Dolan.
(d) Doc.

2. Over what does the crew argue when the Captain has left the deck?
(a) Who gets to take the next application for transfer to the Captain.
(b) Whether or not Roberts should have listened to the Captain's orders.
(c) Whether or not they should finish their job for the day.
(d) Who gets to sit next to Roberts in the mess hall.

3. According to the Captain, what "pre-voked" him about the men getting liberty?
(a) That the men have only one week of liberty.
(b) That it is not at the port he requested.
(c) That liberty means the men will get lazy.
(d) That it was arranged by Roberts and the Port Director.

4. What sort of punishment does the Captain says Roberts deserves as they argue about liberty for the men?
(a) A lashing.
(b) A Court Marshal.
(c) A demotion.
(d) A few nights in the brig.

5. What reasons does the Captain give for canceling liberty for the men?
(a) Their bad attitudes.
(b) Security concerns.
(c) They have been called to join the battle.
(d) The anchor is broken and they cannot stop.

Short Answer Questions

1. In which branch of the military is Roberts enlisted?

2. How does Roberts respond when the messenger tells him the Captain would like to see him?

3. When will Roberts finally respect Pulver?

4. Why can't Pulver have lunch with the Captain?

5. What do the sailors notice is being built on a nearby island?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the crew present to Roberts right before he leaves?

2. What information does Roberts' letter share?

3. What reasons does Roberts give for putting Dolan on report?

4. What does Roberts mention about Pulver's pranks in Act 1, Scene 2?

5. About what do Dolan and Pulver speak when Dolan comes to drop off Roberts' letter?

6. What does the Captain say to Roberts about his transfer requests in Act 1, Scene 3?

7. What does Wiley say about liberty?

8. How do Roberts' and Doc's feelings differ regarding Roberts' making another attempt at a transfer request.

9. What message does the Captain deliver over the loudspeaker in Act 1, Scene 5?

10. About what does Dowdy complain to Pulver, and how does Pulver respond in the beginning of Act 2, Scene 6?

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