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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The Captain has Roberts take a group of men to the back of the ship and have them do what?
(a) Drop the anchor.
(b) Walk the plank.
(c) Peel dozens of potatoes.
(d) Work up a sweat.

3. During the fight between the sailors and soldiers, what happens to the young women attending the dance?
(a) They join in the fight themselves.
(b) They are not affected at all and keep dancing.
(c) They are injured or frightened away.
(d) They break up the fight and everything returns to normal.

4. Who comes to the ship looking for the goat brought onto the ship by Dolan?
(a) The Patrolman.
(b) Doc.
(c) The Military police.
(d) The Colonel.

5. Which sailor takes Roberts' packed suitcase to the waiting boat?
(a) Stefanowski.
(b) Dowdy.
(c) Wiley.
(d) Mannion.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. When pressured to sign the transfer request, what does Roberts do?

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

5. What does Dolan think will happen to the Captain if Roberts gets transferred?

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