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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. What drink do Miss Girard and Roberts joke is their favorite?
(a) Sake.
(b) Medical alcohol and orange juice.
(c) Peach Schnapps.
(d) Moonshine.

2. What does Roberts accuse the Captain of doing by not allowing them to go on liberty?
(a) Acting like a child.
(b) Imprisoning the men.
(c) Being a dictator.
(d) Abusing his power.

3. Who is expected at the Office of the Island Commander the day following the fight?
(a) Dolan.
(b) Dowdy.
(c) The Captain.
(d) Roberts.

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

5. What do Roberts and the Captain hear coming from the port while they are arguing about liberty?
(a) The men crying.
(b) Silence.
(c) Screaming.
(d) Music.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Roberts respond to the news that the war in Europe is over?

2. What request does the Captain ask of Roberts regarding their conversation about the men's liberty?

3. Why does the Captain tell Roberts not to release any of the fresh fruit while they are unloading cargo?

4. Who has already typed up the transfer letter for Roberts once the news comes out that men are needed to transfer to combat?

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

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