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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. Which of the following does Roberts not say about Pulver?
(a) He is lazy.
(b) He is a great guy.
(c) He is a great shot.
(d) He is too preoccupied by sex.

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

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

4. How does Doc describe the desire to fight?
(a) It is a reflex.
(b) It is a life's calling.
(c) It is a stupid decision.
(d) It is a passion.

5. What are Pulver, Doc, and Roberts making with Coca Cola, medication, alcohol, and iodine?
(a) A cleaner for the floors.
(b) Something that will work like lighter fluid.
(c) Something that tastes like scotch.
(d) Perfume.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pulver call the nurse with whom he is hoping to be?

2. When will Roberts finally respect Pulver?

3. What does Doc say Pulver has been telling him?

4. Who says that Roberts' is stupid for "chasing death?"

5. What is Dolan asked to do for Roberts?

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