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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the Captain tell the crew of the cargo ship they have to work doubly hard?

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

3. Where is Act 2, Scene 2 set?

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

5. Why is the goat brought on board the ship by one of the sailors?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is foreshadowing and how is it used in literature? What is one example of foreshadowing used in "Mister Roberts?" Do you find foreshadowing as a helpful literary technique? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Define narrative mode. What are three of the five narrative modes that have been studied, and which narrative mode is used in "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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