View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Roberts pick up at the end of Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) A mop and pail.
(b) His next request for transfer.
(c) His bottle of scotch.
(d) The spyglass.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dolan say about Roberts' letter?

2. According to Dolan, when will the Captain need a bucket?

3. How does Roberts respond when the messenger tells him the Captain would like to see him?

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

5. What type of study does Roberts quit before becoming a sailor?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 261 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample