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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Captain say the soldiers will do until he discovers who got rid of his palm tree?
(a) They will peel potatos.
(b) They will stay confined to their quarters.
(c) They will swab the decks.
(d) They will stay at their battle stations.

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

3. Why does the Captain tell the crew of the cargo ship they have to work doubly hard?
(a) To become known as the best ship in the fleet.
(b) To erase their bad behavior during liberty.
(c) Because the Colonel is coming on board.
(d) Because they have a reputation to uphold.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Dolan, with which military officer has the Captain recently gotten into an argument?

2. What does the radio commentary on the loud speaker suggest at the end of Act 2, Scene 2?

3. What drink do the men say they will have to celebrate that the war in Europe is over?

4. What compliment does the Captain give to Roberts in Act 2, Scene 2?

5. How many groups of injured soldiers have been returned to the cargo ship?

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