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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. What position does Roberts tell Miss Girard he holds on the ship?
(a) Executive officer
(b) Doctor.
(c) Cook.
(d) Laundry officer.

2. How does Doc describe the desire to fight?
(a) It is a passion.
(b) It is a life's calling.
(c) It is a reflex.
(d) It is a stupid decision.

3. How does the Captain punish Roberts when he becomes angry at Roberts for disobeying him?
(a) He is placed in solitary confinement.
(b) He has to swab the entire deck.
(c) He is confined to his quarters.
(d) He cannot go to the island any more.

4. What order does the Captain give Roberts regarding his letter writing?
(a) Roberts cannot order other men to write his letters.
(b) Roberts is not to write any more letters.
(c) Roberts can write another letter once he has been more obedient.
(d) Roberts has to write more convincing letters.

5. 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 joking around and not working.
(c) The men talking about how much they wish they were off the ship.
(d) The men with their shirts off.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the only sailor on the ship who has been to the port where they men are going to have their liberty?

2. Which of the following best describes the Captain's actions in Act 1, Scene3?

3. Who lies about seeing women in the spyglass?

4. During which war is this play set?

5. What does Doc think about the cargo ship?

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