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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Miss Girard ask Pulver to call a boat?

2. Because it is so hot, what happens while the sailors are unloading cargo?

3. According to Dolan, when will the Captain need a bucket?

4. What does the Captain call Roberts after they settle their argument about the men's liberty?

5. What warning phrase do the sailors shout when spying on the women showering?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What causes Miss Girard to look through one of the spyglasses while she is on the ship?

6. What news about transfers does Dolan share with the crew?

7. What excuse does the Captain give Roberts for canceling liberty?

8. What information does Roberts' letter share?

9. What news about Roberts' transfer does Doc share with Roberts in Act 2, Scene 5?

10. What does Wiley say about liberty?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is foreshadowing and how is it used in literature? What is one example of foreshadowing used in "Mister Roberts?" Do you find foreshadowing as a helpful literary technique? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

What is the difference between theme and mood in a piece of literature? Provide one example of each from the play "Mister Roberts."

Essay Topic 3

Describe Pulver's relationship with Roberts, and Doc's relationship with Roberts. How do they differ from Roberts' relationship with the crew?

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