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

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

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

4. Which sailor does the Captain say does not have the guts to destroy the palm tree?
(a) Pulver.
(b) Dolan.
(c) Dowdy.
(d) Doc.

5. What is the Captain wearing as he goes to water his palm tree?
(a) A bathrobe.
(b) A bathing suit.
(c) His uniform.
(d) His civilian clothes.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After the fight on the island, what happens to the sailors and the ship?

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

4. Why can't Pulver have lunch with the Captain?

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

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