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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which one of the announcements comes over the loud speaker at the start of Act 2, Scene 5?
(a) An announcement that the new engineer has arrived.
(b) An announcement that the war is Europe has started again.
(c) An order for Dolan to report to the radion shack.
(d) An order for Roberts to report to the sick bay.

3. According to the Patrol Officer, why do the sailors break into the house on the island.?
(a) That is where all the soldiers are hiding from them.
(b) Someone lies to them and says it is a brothel.
(c) They hate the person living in that house.
(d) They are so drunk that they cannot remember.

4. What compliment does the Captain give to Roberts in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) He calls Roberts an honorable man.
(b) He says Roberts is the most handsome man on board.
(c) He tells the crew Roberts dances like an angel.
(d) He says Roberts is a phenomenal singer.

5. During the fight between the sailors and soldiers, what happens to the young women attending the dance?
(a) They are injured or frightened away.
(b) They are not affected at all and keep dancing.
(c) They join in the fight themselves.
(d) They break up the fight and everything returns to normal.

6. According to Dolan, why has Roberts allowed the Captain to speak to him the way he does in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Because he is just tired from a late night shift.
(b) Because he does not realize the Captain is speaking to him.
(c) Because he is trying to get on the Captain's good side.
(d) Because he is waiting for the perfect time to strike back.

7. What does Roberts ask Doc to do because he really wants to be off the ship?
(a) He asks Doc to help him sneak off the ship.
(b) He asks Doc to report him.
(c) He asks Doc to talk with the Captain for him.
(d) He asks Doc to request a medical transfer for him.

8. What does Roberts tell Pulver as he exits the ship?
(a) That it is Pulver's time to shine.
(b) That Pulver has disappointed him.
(c) That he still expects that prank from Pulver.
(d) That he is counting on Pulver.

9. To where is Roberts being transferred?
(a) Ireland.
(b) Puerto Rico.
(c) The South Pacific.
(d) Hawaii.

10. How much time has passed between Act 2, Scene 2 and Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) Three months.
(b) One year.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) Four days.

11. What do the sailors yell when they see Roberts coming on deck?
(a) Maydey.
(b) Watch out.
(c) Flash Red.
(d) Red alert.

12. Who is in the stateroom with Roberts as he is packing to leave the cargo ship?
(a) Pulver and Doc.
(b) Doc and Dolan.
(c) Dowdy and Pulver.
(d) Dolan.

13. What record does Pulver say he has broken?
(a) His record for shaking the most hands in one night.
(b) His record for the most drinking in one hour.
(c) His continuous dancing record.
(d) His record for sleeping with women.

14. How does Roberts respond when the Doc accuses him of thinking that the crew owes him something?
(a) He says nothing and walks away.
(b) He says they do owe him.
(c) He says that is not how he feels.
(d) He says the Doc is right.

15. Why is the goat brought on board the ship by one of the sailors?
(a) To be dinner.
(b) To make Doc mad.
(c) To be the ship's mascot.
(d) To be a gift to the Captain.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the Captain call the act of getting rid of his palm tree?

3. Which sailor takes Roberts' packed suitcase to the waiting boat?

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

5. How many groups of injured soldiers have been returned to the cargo ship?

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