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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 Captain, whose idea is liberty since it is not his?
(a) The General.
(b) Doc.
(c) The Sergeant.
(d) Roberts.

2. Which sailor is getting Roberts' job after he leaves?
(a) Doc.
(b) Mannion.
(c) Pulver.
(d) Dolan.

3. Why does Roberts shut off the radio?
(a) The reports about the war action make him angry.
(b) He decides to try and take a nap.
(c) Only songs in foreign languages are playing.
(d) There is too much static to hear the reports.

4. In which branch of the military is Roberts enlisted?
(a) Navy.
(b) Marines.
(c) Coast Guard.
(d) Air Force.

5. What does the inscription on the medal say?
(a) For being the best.
(b) For bravery in the face of danger.
(c) For showing them who is boss.
(d) For action against the enemy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Pulver, Doc, and Roberts making with Coca Cola, medication, alcohol, and iodine?

2. At the end of Act 2, Scene 2, how does the crew feel about Roberts' attitude?

3. During the fight between the sailors and soldiers, what happens to the young women attending the dance?

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

5. Which sailor does the Captain say does not have the guts to destroy the palm tree?

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