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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. According to the Captain, Pulver is the only officer who does what to the Captain?
(a) Salutes.
(b) Disrespects.
(c) Smiles.
(d) Jokes around with him.

2. Why does Miss Girard ask Pulver to call a boat?
(a) She dislikes how rowdy the sailors are.
(b) She finds Pulver boring.
(c) She has begun to feel sea sick.
(d) She needs to get back to the hospital.

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

4. Why can't Pulver have lunch with the Captain?
(a) He has to go to the hospital on the island.
(b) He has to finish his chores.
(c) The Captain has ordered him to his barracks.
(d) He is on watch for the afternoon.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Which type of alcohol does Miss Girard love?

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

5. Which of the following does Roberts not say about Pulver?

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