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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When speaking with Roberts on deck, on what does the Captain insist?
(a) That all the men acted responsibly on their liberty.
(b) That a storm is coming.
(c) That Roberts is the worst sailor he has ever seen.
(d) That he be addressed formally by Roberts.

2. According to Dolan, with which military officer has the Captain recently gotten into an argument?
(a) The Lieutenant.
(b) The Sergeant.
(c) The Admiral.
(d) The Commodore.

3. What does the radio commentary on the loud speaker suggest at the end of Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) The war in Europe is coming to an end.
(b) The war will be reaching England soon.
(c) Pearl Harbor has been bombed.
(d) More countries may soon be overrun.

4. Who is going to go with Roberts to the island so that they can have their liberty?
(a) O'Neal.
(b) Doc.
(c) Gerhard.
(d) The Captain.

5. Where is Act 2, Scene 2 set?
(a) Roberts' sleeping quarters.
(b) The sick bay.
(c) The Captain's quarters.
(d) The ship's upperdeck.

6. After the fight on the island, what happens to the sailors and the ship?
(a) The sailors are on probation and the ship is fined.
(b) The ship is restricted, liberty is cancelled.
(c) Nothing happens to the ship but the sailors are all demoted.
(d) The ship is vandalized and the sailors scared.

7. What song plays at the end of the radio announcer's speech about the end of the war in Europe?
(a) The Stars and Stripes Forever.
(b) This Land is Your Land.
(c) My Country Tis of Thee.
(d) The Start Spangled Banner.

8. What does Roberts suggest Pulver get so that he can speak with Doc alone?
(a) The news on the war front.
(b) A cup of coffee.
(c) A pen and paper.
(d) A biscut and tea.

9. What does Roberts say he will not do that involves the Captain?
(a) He will not walk 10 feet across the room to get anything from him.
(b) He will not offend the Captain.
(c) He will not hurt the Captain's feelings.
(d) He will not ever respect the Captain.

10. Who comes to the ship looking for the goat brought onto the ship by Dolan?
(a) The Military police.
(b) Doc.
(c) The Colonel.
(d) The Patrolman.

11. Which of the following does the radio announcer recognize as a true enemy?
(a) Impatience.
(b) Arrogance.
(c) Intolerance.
(d) Judgement.

12. What does the Captain say when Roberts goes to stand with the men?
(a) The Captain says all the men are worthless.
(b) The Captain tells Roberts to stand with him.
(c) The Captain tells Roberts to move faster into line.
(d) The Captain asks Roberts to leave his sight.

13. Who is expected at the Office of the Island Commander the day following the fight?
(a) Dolan.
(b) Dowdy.
(c) The Captain.
(d) Roberts.

14. Why are so many of the men complaining about Roberts?
(a) Because he wants to transfer and leave them all.
(b) Because he does not sit with them at dinner.
(c) Because he clearly likes Doc the best.
(d) Because he has put Dolan on report.

15. Who tells Roberts that he is as drunk as a goat?
(a) Pulver.
(b) Doc.
(c) Dowdy.
(d) Dolan.

Short Answer Questions

1. From what unusual item does the crew pour alcohol when they drink a toast to Roberts?

2. What does Roberts say in response to receiving this medal from the men?

3. How does Roberts react when he hears what he might get as a reward for keeping the men in line?

4. To where is Roberts being transferred?

5. What has Dolan already done for Roberts after receiving the communication requesting men to transfer to combat?

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