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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long has it been since the sailors have had a vacation?
(a) Six months.
(b) 18 months.
(c) One year.
(d) Two years.

2. What does the Captain see when he gets on deck that he considers to be insubordination by the crew?
(a) Roberts and the men making fun of the Captain.
(b) The men with their shirts off.
(c) The men talking about how much they wish they were off the ship.
(d) The men joking around and not working.

3. Who is the only sailor on the ship who has been to the port where they men are going to have their liberty?
(a) Roberts.
(b) Mannion.
(c) Dowdy.
(d) Pulver.

4. Why is the Captain so angry with Roberts when he comes out on deck during the supply transfer?
(a) Because he has just received Roberts' letter.
(b) All answers are correct
(c) Because Roberts disobeyed his orders about the fruit.
(d) Because the men do not have their shirts on.

5. What is Dolan asked to do for Roberts?
(a) Cover his chores.
(b) Leave him alone.
(c) Iron his uniform.
(d) Type a letter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What position does Roberts truly hold on the ship?

2. What does Dowdy request from Roberts as they unload the cargo?

3. What does Roberts tell Doc he spots while on watch the previous night?

4. At the beginning of the play, with which shipmate is Roberts talking?

5. How much money is bet by the sailors that Miss Girard is the nurse with the birthmark on her bottom?

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