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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. Why do the sailors want to go to an island near their ship?
(a) For more supplies.
(b) To be placed on a new ship.
(c) For liberty.
(d) They are sea sick.

2. Who reveals to Roberts that the Captain has received his transfer request letter?
(a) Doc.
(b) Dolan.
(c) The Messenger.
(d) Pulver.

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

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

5. What type of fruit is in the crates Roberts gives to the officer?
(a) Oranges.
(b) Apples.
(c) Pears.
(d) Bananas.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Roberts shut off the radio?

2. What does Dolan say about Roberts' letter?

3. What does the Captain see when he gets on deck that he considers to be insubordination by the crew?

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

5. What warning phrase do the sailors shout when spying on the women showering?

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