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

2. At what port are the sailors going to have liberty?
(a) Elysium.
(b) Blue Bay.
(c) Rio Pico.
(d) Jordan.

3. What lies about the ship does Pulver tell Miss Girard?
(a) That the ship is named the U.S.S. Lincoln.
(b) That he is the captain of the ship.
(c) That he is the favorite sailor on the ship.
(d) That the ship has been many battles.

4. What are Pulver, Doc, and Roberts making with Coca Cola, medication, alcohol, and iodine?
(a) Something that tastes like scotch.
(b) Something that will work like lighter fluid.
(c) A cleaner for the floors.
(d) Perfume.

5. The Captain has Roberts take a group of men to the back of the ship and have them do what?
(a) Peel dozens of potatoes.
(b) Work up a sweat.
(c) Drop the anchor.
(d) Walk the plank.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the Captain so angry with Roberts when he comes out on deck during the supply transfer?

2. What type of men does the Captain say he resents?

3. What happens to the Captain every time he gets angry at Roberts?

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

5. Why has the Captain not issued the orders for the men to go ashore even though they are ready for their liberty?

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