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

2. How long has it been since the sailors have had a vacation?
(a) 18 months.
(b) One year.
(c) Two years.
(d) Six months.

3. Who lies about seeing women in the spyglass?
(a) Mannion.
(b) Pulver.
(c) Stefanowski.
(d) Roberts.

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

5. What happens to the Captain every time he gets angry at Roberts?
(a) He gets nauseated.
(b) He hits things.
(c) He is left speechless.
(d) He cries.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. For what is Pulver looking in Roberts' locker?

3. What gift does Roberts take to the Port Director?

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

5. Besides the nearby island, on what does Dowdy comment when he first joins Roberts?

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