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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 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.

2. What does Roberts do to Pulver in jest when the Captain leaves the deck?
(a) Roberts salutes Pulver.
(b) Roberts gives Pulver a noogie.
(c) Roberts calls Pulver "Captain."
(d) Roberts calls Pulver a suck-up.

3. After the fight on the island, what happens to the sailors and the ship?
(a) Nothing happens to the ship but the sailors are all demoted.
(b) The ship is restricted, liberty is cancelled.
(c) The ship is vandalized and the sailors scared.
(d) The sailors are on probation and the ship is fined.

4. According to the Military Policeman, how many soldiers are in the hospital?
(a) Nineteen.
(b) Thirty-eight.
(c) Twenty-nine.
(d) Fourteen.

5. Who is expected at the Office of the Island Commander the day following the fight?
(a) Dowdy.
(b) Dolan.
(c) The Captain.
(d) Roberts.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Dowdy request from Roberts as they unload the cargo?

3. What does the Captain say Roberts' letters will do for his reputation?

4. What does the Captain call the act of getting rid of his palm tree?

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

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