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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 Dolan, why has Roberts allowed the Captain to speak to him the way he does in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Because he does not realize the Captain is speaking to him.
(b) Because he is trying to get on the Captain's good side.
(c) Because he is waiting for the perfect time to strike back.
(d) Because he is just tired from a late night shift.

2. About what does Doc think that Roberts is panicked?
(a) The thought that the Captain may never get pranked.
(b) The possibility of not getting his promotion.
(c) The possibility of not getting into combat.
(d) The idea that he is loosing friends on the ship.

3. Why does the Captain tell Roberts not to release any of the fresh fruit while they are unloading cargo?
(a) He has to make sure they are properly recorded first.
(b) The fruit is making other sailors ill.
(c) He wants it for himself.
(d) He is saving it for a friend.

4. Who comes to the ship looking for the goat brought onto the ship by Dolan?
(a) The Military police.
(b) The Patrolman.
(c) Doc.
(d) The Colonel.

5. How does Roberts respond when the Doc accuses him of thinking that the crew owes him something?
(a) He says the Doc is right.
(b) He says that is not how he feels.
(c) He says nothing and walks away.
(d) He says they do owe him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Roberts not say about Pulver?

2. What warning phrase do the sailors shout when spying on the women showering?

3. During which war is this play set?

4. What has Dolan already done for Roberts after receiving the communication requesting men to transfer to combat?

5. Which sailor comes into the room where Doc and Roberts are and turns on the radio so that they can hear the news that the war in Europe is over?

(see the answer key)

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