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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 reference when talking about his success with Roberts?

2. In what geographical location are the sailors having their liberty?

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

4. What order does the captain shout to the men about their shirts?

5. What item is a trophy of excellence for the Captain?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Pulver's interaction with the Captain like in Act 1, Scene 3?

2. What is Dolan doing with the goat on the cargo ship?

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

4. How does the Captain react when he sees the men with their shirts off while on deck?

5. What affect does Roberts feel liberty has had on the men?

6. What message does the Captain deliver over the loudspeaker in Act 1, Scene 5?

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

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

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

10. What information does Roberts' letter share?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Outline what a plot is. Define what exposition and climax are in a plot, and provide examples from "Mister Roberts" for these two parts.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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

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