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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Over what does the crew argue when the Captain has left the deck?
(a) Who gets to sit next to Roberts in the mess hall.
(b) Who gets to take the next application for transfer to the Captain.
(c) Whether or not Roberts should have listened to the Captain's orders.
(d) Whether or not they should finish their job for the day.

2. Which of the following best describes the Captain's actions in Act 1, Scene3?
(a) Merciful.
(b) Compassionate.
(c) Indifferent.
(d) Self-centered.

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

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

5. What is Dolan asked to do for Roberts?
(a) Iron his uniform.
(b) Type a letter.
(c) Leave him alone.
(d) Cover his chores.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who lies about seeing women in the spyglass?

2. What does Doc think about the cargo ship?

3. Why does the Captain tell Roberts not to release any of the fresh fruit while they are unloading cargo?

4. Why is the Captain so angry with Roberts when he comes out on deck during the supply transfer?

5. What do the sailors notice is being built on a nearby island?

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