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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. According to the Military Policeman, how many soldiers are in the hospital?
(a) Twenty-nine.
(b) Fourteen.
(c) Nineteen.
(d) Thirty-eight.

2. Over what does the crew argue when the Captain has left the deck?
(a) Whether or not they should finish their job for the day.
(b) Whether or not Roberts should have listened to the Captain's orders.
(c) Who gets to take the next application for transfer to the Captain.
(d) Who gets to sit next to Roberts in the mess hall.

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

4. What loud noise is heard in the back of the ship that causes the Captain to come out to see what is happening?
(a) A bell ringing.
(b) An explosion.
(c) A siren.
(d) A loud scream.

5. How are the Captain's actions best described in Act 1, Scene 6?
(a) Kind.
(b) Humble.
(c) Understanding.
(d) Selfish.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Captain wearing as he goes to water his palm tree?

2. What reasons does the Captain give for canceling liberty for the men?

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

4. Which type of alcohol does Miss Girard love?

5. About what does Doc think that Roberts is panicked?

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