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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. What job does Pulver truly hold on the cargo ship?

2. What does Doc think about the cargo ship?

3. Who is the only sailor that appears calm in preparation for the liberty?

4. What is the first question Roberts' asks Pulver when he gets back to their room?

5. Why does Roberts shut off the radio?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Wiley say about liberty?

2. What does Roberts have to do to get the Captain to give the men their liberty?

3. What reason is provided for why Roberts has let the Captain speak to him the way he has, and who defends Roberts?

4. How does Roberts seem to feel about the cargo ship and being on it?

5. What is the mood of the sailors as they get ready for liberty?

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

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

8. What happens when Pulver goes to test his firecracker?

9. In Act 2, Scene 4, the Captain accuses Roberts of what?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is a hero and where did the hero story originate? In this play, who can be considered a hero, and why?

Essay Topic 2

Define narrative mode. What are three of the five narrative modes that have been studied, and which narrative mode is used in "Mister Roberts?"

Essay Topic 3

Define the two classical types of plays that have been studied and one newer type of fiction that has been discussed. Into which category do you believe "Mister Roberts" falls, and why? Provide examples from the story to support your point.

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