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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. What warning phrase do the sailors shout when spying on the women showering?
(a) Flash Red.
(b) Ahoy.
(c) S.O.S.
(d) May day.

2. How does the Captain punish Roberts when he becomes angry at Roberts for disobeying him?
(a) He has to swab the entire deck.
(b) He is confined to his quarters.
(c) He is placed in solitary confinement.
(d) He cannot go to the island any more.

3. How does Roberts respond when the messenger tells him the Captain would like to see him?
(a) Roberts goes running.
(b) Roberts says he will be there in 30 minutes.
(c) Roberts says nothing and walks away.
(d) Roberts says he is too busy doing his job.

4. In which branch of the military is Roberts enlisted?
(a) Coast Guard.
(b) Navy.
(c) Marines.
(d) Air Force.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dowdy request from Roberts as they unload the cargo?

2. What order does the captain shout to the men about their shirts?

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

4. Over what does the crew argue when the Captain has left the deck?

5. Which of the following best describes the Captain's actions in Act 1, Scene3?

(see the answer key)

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