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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which one of the announcements comes over the loud speaker at the start of Act 2, Scene 5?

2. Where is Act 2, Scene 2 set?

3. What does the Captain say the soldiers will do until he discovers who got rid of his palm tree?

4. What does Roberts do to the Captain's palm tree before throwing it overboard?

5. At the end of Act 2, Scene 2, how does the crew feel about Roberts' attitude?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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