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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Roberts react when he hears what he might get as a reward for keeping the men in line?

2. At the beginning of Act 2, Scene 3, where does the reader learn Roberts has been spending all his time?

3. What does the Captain call the act of getting rid of his palm tree?

4. What does Roberts ask Doc to do because he really wants to be off the ship?

5. Who is in the stateroom with Roberts as he is packing to leave the cargo ship?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Define protagonist and antagonist. Provide one example from the text of both a protagonist and antagonist, and explain how that character fulfills the role of either an antagonist or a protagonist.

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 a dynamic character and a static character. Provide one example of a dynamic character and one of a static character, and describe how each character meets the standards of either a standard or dynamic character. Cite examples from the play, "Mr. Roberts."

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