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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is not something the sailors do as they prepare for their liberty?
(a) Comb their hair.
(b) Shave.
(c) Write a letter to their mother.
(d) Shine their shoes.

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

3. Why has the Captain not issued the orders for the men to go ashore even though they are ready for their liberty?
(a) He is punishing them.
(b) He is waiting to receive his commands.
(c) He is eating lunch.
(d) He is sleeping.

4. What image is on the homemade medal the crew presents to Roberts?
(a) A palm tree.
(b) A flag.
(c) A gun.
(d) A star.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is going to go with Roberts to the island so that they can have their liberty?

2. At the beginning of Act 2, Scene 3, where does the reader learn Roberts has been spending all his time?

3. From what branch of the military is the Colonel who sponsors the dance?

4. What position does Roberts tell Miss Girard he holds on the ship?

5. What does Roberts pick up at the end of Act 1, Scene 4?

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