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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 liberty.
(b) To be placed on a new ship.
(c) They are sea sick.
(d) For more supplies.

2. How long does the officer picking up supplies say it has been since his ship has had fresh fruit?
(a) Five months.
(b) Two months.
(c) Four months.
(d) One year.

3. 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.

4. Who says that Roberts' is stupid for "chasing death?"
(a) Doc.
(b) The Captain.
(c) Pulver.
(d) Dolan.

5. What does Roberts do to Pulver in jest when the Captain leaves the deck?
(a) Roberts calls Pulver a suck-up.
(b) Roberts gives Pulver a noogie.
(c) Roberts salutes Pulver.
(d) Roberts calls Pulver "Captain."

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Doc think about the cargo ship?

3. Why does Roberts shut off the radio?

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

5. What does Roberts tell Doc he spots while on watch the previous night?

(see the answer key)

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