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

Short Answer Questions

1. What drink do the men say they will have to celebrate that the war in Europe is over?

2. What does Roberts tell Pulver as he exits the ship?

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

4. Pulver appears in front of the Doc and Roberts singed and covered in what?

5. According to Dolan, what is the Captain's response to Roberts' transfer assignment?

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 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.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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