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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the Captain, Pulver is the only officer who does what to the Captain?
(a) Jokes around with him.
(b) Smiles.
(c) Disrespects.
(d) Salutes.

2. What does the Captain say the soldiers will do until he discovers who got rid of his palm tree?
(a) They will stay confined to their quarters.
(b) They will swab the decks.
(c) They will peel potatos.
(d) They will stay at their battle stations.

3. Who reveals to Roberts that the Captain has received his transfer request letter?
(a) Doc.
(b) Dolan.
(c) Pulver.
(d) The Messenger.

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

5. What does the Captain say Roberts' letters will do for his reputation?
(a) Make his ship sound like the boring ship.
(b) Give him a reputation for being a patient leader.
(c) Damage his reputation with the commanding officers.
(d) Help his reputation as a merciful Captain.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Captain do when he finds that his palm tree is gone?

2. Over what does the crew argue when the Captain has left the deck?

3. What does Roberts do to Pulver in jest when the Captain leaves the deck?

4. At the dance, with how many soldiers do the sailors start a fight?

5. Why is the goat brought on board the ship by one of the sailors?

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