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

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

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

4. Who is going to go with Roberts to the island so that they can have their liberty?
(a) Doc.
(b) O'Neal.
(c) The Captain.
(d) Gerhard.

5. How does Roberts respond when the messenger tells him the Captain would like to see him?
(a) Roberts says he will be there in 30 minutes.
(b) Roberts says he is too busy doing his job.
(c) Roberts goes running.
(d) Roberts says nothing and walks away.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Captain assume about Pulver since he never sees Pulver around?

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

3. What song plays at the end of the radio announcer's speech about the end of the war in Europe?

4. According to the Patrol Officer, why do the sailors break into the house on the island.?

5. Who reveals to Roberts that the Captain has received his transfer request letter?

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