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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. How does the Captain punish Roberts when he becomes angry at Roberts for disobeying him?
(a) He is confined to his quarters.
(b) He has to swab the entire deck.
(c) He cannot go to the island any more.
(d) He is placed in solitary confinement.

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

3. What does Dowdy request from Roberts as they unload the cargo?
(a) That the men be allowed to take off their shirts.
(b) That he be allowed to go to the infirmary.
(c) A water break.
(d) Some lunch.

4. Over what does the crew argue when the Captain has left the deck?
(a) Who gets to take the next application for transfer to the Captain.
(b) Whether or not Roberts should have listened to the Captain's orders.
(c) Whether or not they should finish their job for the day.
(d) Who gets to sit next to Roberts in the mess hall.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Roberts respond when the messenger tells him the Captain would like to see him?

2. What type of fruit is in the crates Roberts gives to the officer?

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

4. During the fight between the sailors and soldiers, what happens to the young women attending the dance?

5. How long does the officer picking up supplies say it has been since his ship has had fresh fruit?

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