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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which sailor comes into the room where Doc and Roberts are and turns on the radio so that they can hear the news that the war in Europe is over?

2. At the dance, with how many soldiers do the sailors start a fight?

3. According to Dolan, why has Roberts allowed the Captain to speak to him the way he does in Act 2, Scene 2?

4. From where has the ship been ordered out of dock?

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

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?

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

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?

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