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

Short Answer Questions

1. The Captain has Roberts take a group of men to the back of the ship and have them do what?

2. About what does Doc think that Roberts is panicked?

3. According to the Patrol Officer, why do the sailors break into the house on the island.?

4. What is the Captain wearing as he goes to water his palm tree?

5. Why are so many of the men complaining about Roberts?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Briefly describe the structure of a play. Compare and contrast the structure of a play with the structure of a novel. What structure do you feel is most appropriate for "Mister Roberts?"

Essay Topic 3

Define symbolism as a literary term. What is the main symbol in the play and what does it represent? Are there any other examples of symbolism that can be found in the story?

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