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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. What does Doc think about the cargo ship?
(a) That is performs a necessary job in the war.
(b) That is it like being on a cruise ship.
(c) That it is pointless in comparison with other ships.
(d) That is smells like fish and sweat.

2. For what does Roberts ask the Port Director?
(a) A recommendation to his captain.
(b) Liberty for the men.
(c) A longer vacation for himself.
(d) A job with the port authority.

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

4. What does Pulver call the nurse with whom he is hoping to be?
(a) Honey buns.
(b) Little lemon.
(c) Beautiful canary.
(d) Dumb little blonde.

5. What does Roberts tell Doc he spots while on watch the previous night?
(a) Storm clouds fast approaching.
(b) A formation of battleships in the distance.
(c) A fire on a nearby ship.
(d) An unlucky omen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pulver say he is going to put under the Captain's bed?

2. At the beginning of the play, with which shipmate is Roberts talking?

3. What position on the ship does Pulver hold?

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

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

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