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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 record does Pulver say he has broken?
(a) His record for shaking the most hands in one night.
(b) His continuous dancing record.
(c) His record for sleeping with women.
(d) His record for the most drinking in one hour.

2. Why has the Captain not issued the orders for the men to go ashore even though they are ready for their liberty?
(a) He is sleeping.
(b) He is punishing them.
(c) He is waiting to receive his commands.
(d) He is eating lunch.

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

4. At the dance, with how many soldiers do the sailors start a fight?
(a) Ninety.
(b) Twenty-seven.
(c) Over 100.
(d) Over 300.

5. What gift does Roberts take to the Port Director?
(a) Chocolate chip cookies.
(b) A new spyglass.
(c) New trousers.
(d) Scotch whisky.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What type of study does Roberts quit before becoming a sailor?

3. What is the first question Roberts' asks Pulver when he gets back to their room?

4. What type of fruit is in the crates Roberts gives to the officer?

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

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