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

2. What type of study does Roberts quit before becoming a sailor?
(a) Graduate school.
(b) Veterinary school.
(c) Law school.
(d) Medical school.

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

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

5. What order does the Captain give Roberts regarding his letter writing?
(a) Roberts can write another letter once he has been more obedient.
(b) Roberts is not to write any more letters.
(c) Roberts has to write more convincing letters.
(d) Roberts cannot order other men to write his letters.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Pulver hide the letter Dolan has typed for Roberts?

2. Why can't Pulver have lunch with the Captain?

3. How does the Captain punish Roberts when he becomes angry at Roberts for disobeying him?

4. Because it is so hot, what happens while the sailors are unloading cargo?

5. What does the Captain say Roberts' letters will do for his reputation?

(see the answer key)

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