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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. What do the sailors notice is being built on a nearby island?
(a) Schools.
(b) A hotel.
(c) Hospitals.
(d) An airport.

2. How does Doc describe the desire to fight?
(a) It is a reflex.
(b) It is a passion.
(c) It is a stupid decision.
(d) It is a life's calling.

3. What does the Captain say Roberts' letters will do for his reputation?
(a) Damage his reputation with the commanding officers.
(b) Help his reputation as a merciful Captain.
(c) Give him a reputation for being a patient leader.
(d) Make his ship sound like the boring ship.

4. What does the Captain see when he gets on deck that he considers to be insubordination by the crew?
(a) The men talking about how much they wish they were off the ship.
(b) Roberts and the men making fun of the Captain.
(c) The men joking around and not working.
(d) The men with their shirts off.

5. What do the sailors do when they hear that their liberty is not canceled after all?
(a) They shout angrily.
(b) They sing.
(c) They give three cheers.
(d) They boo the Captain.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Captain assume about Pulver since he never sees Pulver around?

2. Why is the Captain so angry with Roberts when he comes out on deck during the supply transfer?

3. What does the Captain reference when talking about his success with Roberts?

4. What type of study does Roberts quit before becoming a sailor?

5. What type of fruit is in the crates Roberts gives to the officer?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Wiley say about liberty?

2. In Act 2, Scene 2, what has happened because of the men's behavior while on liberty?

3. What does the reader learn about Pulver in Act 1, Scene 4?

4. How is the Captain reacting to the news of Roberts' transfer?

5. How do Doc and Pulver feel about Roberts' change in attitude?

6. Where is "Mister Roberts" set, and whose story does it tell?

7. How would you describe the Captain's character traits in Act 1, Scene 3?

8. What is Pulver's excuse for not having lunch with the Captain?

9. What happens in Act 2, Scene 4, when the Captain gets angry?

10. What is Roberts' opinion of Pulver in Act 1, Scene 2?

(see the answer keys)

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