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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who are the people associated with Fletcher Christian who settled on Norfolk Island?
(a) The Mutiny people.
(b) The Bounty people.
(c) The Christians.
(d) The Powanees.

2. Planes from what country initially come to Bus' rescue when he is shot down?
(a) Canada.
(b) New Zealand.
(c) Italy.
(d) Australia.

3. In what branch of the military does Bill Harbison serve?
(a) Air Force.
(b) Navy.
(c) Army.
(d) Marines.

4. PT boats are sometimes characterized as ________________.
(a) logs.
(b) canoes.
(c) torpedos.
(d) suicide boats.

5. With what kind of liquor does Lt. Grant celebrate the destruction of the Japanese fleet?
(a) Whiskey.
(b) Gin.
(c) Rum.
(d) Wine.

6. Where is Lt. Bus Adams shot down?
(a) Over Norfolk Island.
(b) Over Segi Point.
(c) Over Korea.
(d) Over Efate Island.

7. What is the Remittance Man's nickname?
(a) Andy.
(b) Bud.
(c) Skip.
(d) Buzz.

8. How old is Teta Christian at the time the narrator visited Norfolk Island?
(a) 81.
(b) 90.
(c) 72.
(d) 55.

9. What is a PBY?
(a) Latrine duty.
(b) Partially Boiled Yak.
(c) Peanut Butter Yogurt.
(d) Amphibious seaplane.

10. Why does Nellie call off her marriage to Emile?
(a) He had children with a so-called "nigger".
(b) He didn't have any money.
(c) He beat her.
(d) He was too old for her.

11. Who is the narrator's commander in The Cave?
(a) Lt. Commander Charlesworth.
(b) Lt. Commander Chamberlain.
(c) Lt. Commander Weston.
(d) Lt. Commander Smith.

12. What is Harbison's job on the island?
(a) Recreation officer.
(b) Military vehicles officer.
(c) Procurement officer.
(d) Mess Hall officer.

13. Admiral Kester is the leader of the attack on the island of ____________.
(a) Maui.
(b) Kuralei.
(c) Bali Hai.
(d) Hawaii.

14. What drink does Tony Fry always have available?
(a) Whiskey.
(b) Scotch.
(c) Rum.
(d) Vodka.

15. Who is the Seabee who helped Joe find girls?
(a) Joe Willoughby.
(b) Luther Billis.
(c) Eddie Franks.
(d) Mack Watson.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the narrator ordered to do on Norfolk Island?

2. Where does Lieutenant Tony Fry want to set up his headquarters?

3. Where do soldiers and navy personnel spend much of their time in the South Pacific?

4. Who does Nellie ultimately decide to marry?

5. From what U.S. state does Nellie come?

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