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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has already typed up the transfer letter for Roberts once the news comes out that men are needed to transfer to combat?

2. What item of the Captain's is the goat told to eat?

3. Doc asks Roberts if he has done what with the Captain?

4. How much time has passed between Act 2, Scene 2 and Act 2, Scene 3?

5. What does the Captain say when Roberts goes to stand with the men?

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 a major character and a minor character. Provide at least one example of each from the play, "Mister Roberts." State the importance of minor characters in a piece of literature.

Essay Topic 3

What role does authority play in this story? How do Roberts and the crew view authority? How does this differ from the way the Captain views authority?

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