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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 can't Pulver have lunch with the Captain?

2. In which branch of the military is Roberts enlisted?

3. What position does Roberts truly hold on the ship?

4. What does Roberts accuse the Captain of doing by not allowing them to go on liberty?

5. What lies about the ship does Pulver tell Miss Girard?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Act 1, Scene 1, what does Doc learn about Roberts and his transfer requests?

2. What does Wiley say about liberty?

3. What does the Captain ask Roberts to do at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 2?

4. How do Doc and Roberts help Pulver out in Act 1, Scene 2?

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

6. What information does Roberts' letter share?

7. How does the crew seem to feel about Roberts at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 3?

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

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

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

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

Define characterization and name the two types of characterization that has been studied. Provide an example of characterization from the text.

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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