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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. Where does Pulver hide the letter Dolan has typed for Roberts?
(a) Under his bed.
(b) In his shoes.
(c) In his closet
(d) Under a blanket.

2. Which of the following best describes the Captain's actions in Act 1, Scene3?
(a) Merciful.
(b) Compassionate.
(c) Self-centered.
(d) Indifferent.

3. What does Dowdy request from Roberts as they unload the cargo?
(a) Some lunch.
(b) That the men be allowed to take off their shirts.
(c) A water break.
(d) That he be allowed to go to the infirmary.

4. Why does Miss Girard ask Pulver to call a boat?
(a) She needs to get back to the hospital.
(b) She finds Pulver boring.
(c) She has begun to feel sea sick.
(d) She dislikes how rowdy the sailors are.

5. How does Roberts seem to view the cargo ship's role in the war compared with a battleship's role in the war?
(a) He sees the battleship's role as less important.
(b) He thinks that they are equally important.
(c) He believes that both ships are inferior to the role of airplanes.
(d) He sees the cargo ship's role as being inferior.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What drink do Miss Girard and Roberts joke is their favorite?

3. What order does the captain shout to the men about their shirts?

4. What lies about the ship does Pulver tell Miss Girard?

5. For what is Pulver looking in Roberts' locker?

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