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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. 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 he is too busy doing his job.
(d) Roberts says nothing and walks away.

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

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

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

5. Why is the Captain so angry with Roberts when he comes out on deck during the supply transfer?
(a) Because the men do not have their shirts on.
(b) Because Roberts disobeyed his orders about the fruit.
(c) Because he has just received Roberts' letter.
(d) All answers are correct

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Pulver, Doc, and Roberts making with Coca Cola, medication, alcohol, and iodine?

2. What job does Pulver truly hold on the cargo ship?

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

4. Who has given Miss Girard the nickname "Red Label?"

5. What order does the Captain give Roberts regarding his letter writing?

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