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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. Why does Roberts shut off the radio?
(a) He decides to try and take a nap.
(b) Only songs in foreign languages are playing.
(c) There is too much static to hear the reports.
(d) The reports about the war action make him angry.

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

3. According to the Captain, whose idea is liberty since it is not his?
(a) The General.
(b) Doc.
(c) The Sergeant.
(d) Roberts.

4. After finishing his notice about liberty being canceled, at what does the Captain glance?
(a) His watch.
(b) A mirror.
(c) A picture of himself.
(d) His trophy.

5. Why does the Captain tell the crew of the cargo ship they have to work doubly hard?
(a) To become known as the best ship in the fleet.
(b) Because they have a reputation to uphold.
(c) To erase their bad behavior during liberty.
(d) Because the Colonel is coming on board.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what does Roberts ask the Port Director?

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

3. According to the Captain, Pulver is the only officer who does what to the Captain?

4. How does Doc describe the desire to fight?

5. What does Doc think about the cargo ship?

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