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

Short Answer Questions

1. What song plays at the end of the radio announcer's speech about the end of the war in Europe?

2. Who tells Roberts that he is as drunk as a goat?

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

4. To where is Roberts being transferred?

5. Who does the radio announcer commend for winning the war in Europe?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Define rising action and falling action. These two devices are part of what? Cite examples from the play.

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

Define setting and the role it plays in a piece of literature. Provide an example of this in "Mister Roberts."

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