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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. What position does Roberts truly hold on the ship?
(a) Laundry officer.
(b) First mate.
(c) Cook.
(d) Executive officer.

2. What does the Captain say when Roberts goes to stand with the men?
(a) The Captain tells Roberts to move faster into line.
(b) The Captain asks Roberts to leave his sight.
(c) The Captain tells Roberts to stand with him.
(d) The Captain says all the men are worthless.

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

4. According to Dolan, why has Roberts allowed the Captain to speak to him the way he does in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Because he is waiting for the perfect time to strike back.
(b) Because he does not realize the Captain is speaking to him.
(c) Because he is trying to get on the Captain's good side.
(d) Because he is just tired from a late night shift.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Dolan already done for Roberts after receiving the communication requesting men to transfer to combat?

2. What does the Captain see when he gets on deck that he considers to be insubordination by the crew?

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

4. What sort of punishment does the Captain says Roberts deserves as they argue about liberty for the men?

5. What does Dolan say about Roberts' letter?

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