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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What position does Roberts tell Miss Girard he holds on the ship?
(a) Cook.
(b) Doctor.
(c) Laundry officer.
(d) Executive officer

3. What gift does Roberts take to the Port Director?
(a) Chocolate chip cookies.
(b) A new spyglass.
(c) New trousers.
(d) Scotch whisky.

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

5. For what does Roberts ask the Port Director?
(a) A job with the port authority.
(b) A longer vacation for himself.
(c) Liberty for the men.
(d) A recommendation to his captain.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Miss Girard ask Pulver to call a boat?

2. When will Roberts finally respect Pulver?

3. What does Dolan say about Roberts' letter?

4. Who has given Miss Girard the nickname "Red Label?"

5. What does the radio commentary on the loud speaker suggest at the end of Act 2, Scene 2?

(see the answer key)

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