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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Pulver call the nurse with whom he is hoping to be?
(a) Dumb little blonde.
(b) Honey buns.
(c) Little lemon.
(d) Beautiful canary.

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

3. What does Dolan say about Roberts' letter?
(a) It is not a very good letter.
(b) It is the best transfer Roberts' has ever written.
(c) The letter is written in excellent handwriting.
(d) It has tons of spelling errors.

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

5. Which of the following does Roberts not say about Pulver?
(a) He is a great guy.
(b) He is lazy.
(c) He is too preoccupied by sex.
(d) He is a great shot.

Short Answer Questions

1. What lies about the ship does Pulver tell Miss Girard?

2. What item is a trophy of excellence for the Captain?

3. Who lies about seeing women in the spyglass?

4. Besides the nearby island, on what does Dowdy comment when he first joins Roberts?

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

(see the answer key)

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