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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 does Roberts ask Doc to do because he really wants to be off the ship?
(a) He asks Doc to request a medical transfer for him.
(b) He asks Doc to talk with the Captain for him.
(c) He asks Doc to help him sneak off the ship.
(d) He asks Doc to report him.

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

3. Besides the nearby island, on what does Dowdy comment when he first joins Roberts?
(a) The breakfast they have had that morning.
(b) His aching back.
(c) The heat.
(d) The captain.

4. What sort of punishment does the Captain says Roberts deserves as they argue about liberty for the men?
(a) A lashing.
(b) A demotion.
(c) A Court Marshal.
(d) A few nights in the brig.

5. Where is Act 2, Scene 2 set?
(a) The sick bay.
(b) Roberts' sleeping quarters.
(c) The ship's upperdeck.
(d) The Captain's quarters.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Captain say Roberts must do so that the men will be allowed liberty?

2. Doc asks Roberts if he has done what with the Captain?

3. How are the Captain's actions best described in Act 1, Scene 6?

4. Because it is so hot, what happens while the sailors are unloading cargo?

5. Who has submitted the transfer request that gets Roberts transferred off the cargo ship?

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