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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. During which war is this play set?
(a) World War II.
(b) Korean War.
(c) Vietnam War.
(d) World War I.

2. According to Dolan, when will the Captain need a bucket?
(a) When he reads Roberts' letter.
(b) When he gets seasick.
(c) When he sees how dirty Pulver's room is.
(d) When the cook serves his Seaman Surprise for dinner.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How does Roberts seem to view the cargo ship's role in the war compared with a battleship's role in the war?

4. What does Doc think about the cargo ship?

5. In which branch of the military is Roberts enlisted?

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