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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. In what geographical location are the sailors having their liberty?
(a) The Caribbean.
(b) Polynesia.
(c) The North Atlantic.
(d) Japan.

2. Why do the sailors want to go to an island near their ship?
(a) To be placed on a new ship.
(b) For more supplies.
(c) For liberty.
(d) They are sea sick.

3. Because it is so hot, what happens while the sailors are unloading cargo?
(a) A sailor has an asthma attack.
(b) Some of the sailors jump into the sea for a swim.
(c) A sailor passes out.
(d) Some of the food goes bad.

4. For what does Roberts ask the Port Director?
(a) A recommendation to his captain.
(b) A longer vacation for himself.
(c) Liberty for the men.
(d) A job with the port authority.

5. Why can't Pulver have lunch with the Captain?
(a) He has to go to the hospital on the island.
(b) He is on watch for the afternoon.
(c) The Captain has ordered him to his barracks.
(d) He has to finish his chores.

Short Answer Questions

1. Miss Girard wants whom to join her and Pulver for a drink?

2. What does the Captain reference when talking about his success with Roberts?

3. Why does the Captain tell Roberts not to release any of the fresh fruit while they are unloading cargo?

4. According to Dolan, when will the Captain need a bucket?

5. According to the Captain, whose idea is liberty since it is not his?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Roberts' and Doc's feelings differ regarding Roberts' making another attempt at a transfer request.

2. What does the reader learn about Pulver in Act 1, Scene 4?

3. What is Pulver's interaction with the Captain like in Act 1, Scene 3?

4. Pulver and Miss Girard are talking about what as they try to head to Pulver's cabin?

5. What is Dolan doing with the goat on the cargo ship?

6. About what do Dolan and Pulver speak when Dolan comes to drop off Roberts' letter?

7. What reason is provided for why Roberts has let the Captain speak to him the way he has, and who defends Roberts?

8. How does the Captain speak about Roberts in front of the men in Act 2, Scene 2?

9. How does Roberts seem to feel about the cargo ship and being on it?

10. How would you describe the Captain's character traits in Act 1, Scene 3?

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