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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Dolan say about Roberts' letter?
(a) The letter is written in excellent handwriting.
(b) It is not a very good letter.
(c) It is the best transfer Roberts' has ever written.
(d) It has tons of spelling errors.

3. What does Pulver say he is going to put under the Captain's bed?
(a) A dead fish.
(b) A letter from Roberts.
(c) A firecracker.
(d) A thank you card.

4. At the beginning of the play, with which shipmate is Roberts talking?
(a) Doc.
(b) Jacoby.
(c) Mannion.
(d) Matthews.

5. What is the first question Roberts' asks Pulver when he gets back to their room?
(a) Why it is so hot in the room.
(b) Whether Dolan has brought his letter.
(c) Where the Captain is.
(d) What Pulver is doing in his locker.

Short Answer Questions

1. During which war is this play set?

2. According to Dolan, when will the Captain need a bucket?

3. What order does the captain shout to the men about their shirts?

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

5. For what does Roberts ask the Port Director?

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