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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what port are the sailors going to have liberty?
(a) Jordan.
(b) Blue Bay.
(c) Elysium.
(d) Rio Pico.

2. According to the Captain, what "pre-voked" him about the men getting liberty?
(a) That liberty means the men will get lazy.
(b) That it was arranged by Roberts and the Port Director.
(c) That it is not at the port he requested.
(d) That the men have only one week of liberty.

3. What paper is Roberts holding in his hand when he runs into the doctor early in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) A letter to his wife.
(b) An application for transfer.
(c) A list of tasks.
(d) A page from his journal.

4. How does Doc describe the desire to fight?
(a) It is a life's calling.
(b) It is a reflex.
(c) It is a stupid decision.
(d) It is a passion.

5. Where does Pulver hide the letter Dolan has typed for Roberts?
(a) In his closet
(b) In his shoes.
(c) Under a blanket.
(d) Under his bed.

6. Why does Miss Girard ask Pulver to call a boat?
(a) She has begun to feel sea sick.
(b) She finds Pulver boring.
(c) She dislikes how rowdy the sailors are.
(d) She needs to get back to the hospital.

7. What is Dolan asked to do for Roberts?
(a) Iron his uniform.
(b) Type a letter.
(c) Cover his chores.
(d) Leave him alone.

8. How long does the officer picking up supplies say it has been since his ship has had fresh fruit?
(a) Five months.
(b) One year.
(c) Four months.
(d) Two months.

9. Why does Roberts shut off the radio?
(a) He decides to try and take a nap.
(b) The reports about the war action make him angry.
(c) Only songs in foreign languages are playing.
(d) There is too much static to hear the reports.

10. About what does Miss Girard say the nurses have been talking?
(a) How handsome Pulver is.
(b) How much they love cocktails.
(c) Coming out to visit the ship.
(d) Putting up curtains.

11. What does the Captain reference when talking about his success with Roberts?
(a) The ship.
(b) His Medals of Honor.
(c) The Commodore.
(d) The Palm Tree.

12. Who is the only sailor on the ship who has been to the port where they men are going to have their liberty?
(a) Dowdy.
(b) Mannion.
(c) Pulver.
(d) Roberts.

13. What order does the Captain give Roberts regarding his letter writing?
(a) Roberts cannot order other men to write his letters.
(b) Roberts has to write more convincing letters.
(c) Roberts is not to write any more letters.
(d) Roberts can write another letter once he has been more obedient.

14. According to Dolan, when will the Captain need a bucket?
(a) When the cook serves his Seaman Surprise for dinner.
(b) When he sees how dirty Pulver's room is.
(c) When he gets seasick.
(d) When he reads Roberts' letter.

15. What do the sailors notice is being built on a nearby island?
(a) A hotel.
(b) Hospitals.
(c) An airport.
(d) Schools.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the Captain punish Roberts when he becomes angry at Roberts for disobeying him?

2. What gift does Roberts take to the Port Director?

3. What drink do Miss Girard and Roberts joke is their favorite?

4. Why has the Captain not issued the orders for the men to go ashore even though they are ready for their liberty?

5. Why does the Captain not want Roberts to leave his ship?

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