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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 the Captain not want Roberts to leave his ship?
(a) He wants to make Roberts miserable.
(b) He will miss Roberts' friendship too much.
(c) Because Roberts' skills help the Captain.
(d) He is afraid for Roberts' safety if he goes to battle.

2. According to Dolan, when will the Captain need a bucket?
(a) When he reads Roberts' letter.
(b) When he gets seasick.
(c) When he sees how dirty Pulver's room is.
(d) When the cook serves his Seaman Surprise for dinner.

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

4. What does the Captain reference when talking about his success with Roberts?
(a) The ship.
(b) The Palm Tree.
(c) The Commodore.
(d) His Medals of Honor.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who reveals to Roberts that the Captain has received his transfer request letter?

3. For what does Roberts ask the Port Director?

4. Where is Act 2, Scene 2 set?

5. What does Doc think about the cargo ship?

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