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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From what disease do many of the men stationed near the Coral Sea suffer?
(a) Gonorrhea.
(b) Malaria.
(c) Smallpox.
(d) Tuberculosis.

2. Who does Nellie ultimately decide to marry?
(a) Emile.
(b) Her boyfriend in Alabama.
(c) Tony Fry.
(d) Bill Harbison.

3. The station sends out regular radio reports daily on ___________ and the weather.
(a) enemy planes.
(b) entertainment.
(c) news headlines.
(d) rations.

4. Who assumes command of the Alligator initiative?
(a) Captain Joe Sullenbarger.
(b) Captain Eddie Martin.
(c) Captain James Morgan.
(d) Captain Samuel Kelley.

5. In whom does Emile De Becque take a romantic interest?
(a) Sara.
(b) Nellie.
(c) Dinah.
(d) Darla.

Short Answer Questions

1. What country is saved with the destruction of the Japanese fleet?

2. How old is Teta Christian at the time the narrator visited Norfolk Island?

3. What does Harbison provide to the nurses who arrive on Efate Island?

4. What is Nellie Forbush's job?

5. During what time period does the narrator spend time in the South Pacific?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Tony Fry known for because there is so much down time on the islands?

2. Who is the Remittance Man?

3. Why is Bill Harbison called a social snob?

4. What is the content of the "Coral Sea" story?

5. What happens when Luther Billis promises to set Joe up with some girls?

6. Who is the woman who is the center of the story in "Our Heroine"?

7. Why does Tony Fry not get along well with Lt. Commander Charlesworth?

8. What is the secret operation called "Alligator"?

9. What is the condition of the men in the "Coral Sea" story?

10. What does Bill do to pass time in his position?

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