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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Dolan, the communication he receives asking men to apply for a transfer also asks them to have how many years experience?

2. Who is expected at the Office of the Island Commander the day following the fight?

3. According to the Shore Patrolman, how is the Colonel viewed on the island?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Define characterization and name the two types of characterization that has been studied. Provide an example of characterization from the text.

Essay Topic 2

Why is liberty so important to the men on the cargo ship? What importance or role does liberty play in the unfolding of the story "Mister Roberts?" Would this story have been the same if the conflict surrounding the men's liberty was removed?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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