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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are the men stuck for a couple of days on the island of Bougainville?

2. What nationality is the nun in #95?

3. What article of clothing is Bus noted for wearing?

4. Even though Bus Adams is a married man, he has a girlfriend in the South Pacific named _____________.

5. Why does Atabrine Benny take Joe to Bali Ha'i?

Short Essay Questions

1. What concerns does Lt. Pearlstein have about a ravine and a coral hill on Konora?

2. Who is Latouche Barzan and what is her relationship with Bus Adams?

3. How does the letter Bill Harbison writes to his wife compare to the one Timothy Hewitt writes to his wife?

4. What are some of the stops Bus makes in order to find liquor for Tony?

5. What is Atabrine and what do the natives use it for?

6. How is Captain Kelley compared to Captain Bligh of the Bounty?

7. What job is Commander Hoag ordered to complete on the tiny island of Konora?

8. What is the true so-called "strike" of the story?

9. Who is Bloody Mary and how did she get her name?

10. What are the conditions that have the Seabees overworked and frazzled?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a character study of Bob Harbison. What are his physical characteristics? What are his motivations? What are his fears? What are his dreams? What else can you say about Bob?

Essay Topic 2

TALES OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC is a classic work of historical fiction. What does that classification entail? Why does this book fit into this category? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the story. Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.

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