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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 does the Captain say Roberts' letters will do for his reputation?

2. What do the sailors notice is being built on a nearby island?

3. Who says that Roberts' is stupid for "chasing death?"

4. During which war is this play set?

5. Miss Girard wants whom to join her and Pulver for a drink?

Short Essay Questions

1. Dowdy and Roberts discuss what regarding the nearby island in the first scene of the play?

2. What leads to so many injured sailors at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 1?

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

4. What information does Roberts' letter share?

5. How do the men find out about Roberts' agreement with the Captain, and how does their attitude change toward him?

6. How does Pulver react when he reads the news about Roberts?

7. What does Wiley say about liberty?

8. About what do Dolan and Pulver speak when Dolan comes to drop off Roberts' letter?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Briefly describe the structure of a play. Compare and contrast the structure of a play with the structure of a novel. What structure do you feel is most appropriate for "Mister Roberts?"

Essay Topic 2

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

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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