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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 paper is Roberts holding in his hand when he runs into the doctor early in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) A page from his journal.
(b) An application for transfer.
(c) A letter to his wife.
(d) A list of tasks.

2. What position does Roberts tell Miss Girard he holds on the ship?
(a) Executive officer
(b) Laundry officer.
(c) Cook.
(d) Doctor.

3. What does Dowdy request from Roberts as they unload the cargo?
(a) That he be allowed to go to the infirmary.
(b) A water break.
(c) That the men be allowed to take off their shirts.
(d) Some lunch.

4. Who reveals to Roberts that the Captain has received his transfer request letter?
(a) Dolan.
(b) Pulver.
(c) Doc.
(d) The Messenger.

5. Because it is so hot, what happens while the sailors are unloading cargo?
(a) Some of the sailors jump into the sea for a swim.
(b) Some of the food goes bad.
(c) A sailor has an asthma attack.
(d) A sailor passes out.

Short Answer Questions

1. What drink do Miss Girard and Roberts joke is their favorite?

2. What do the sailors notice is being built on a nearby island?

3. When Miss Girard talks about her nickname, how does Pulver respond?

4. What type of fruit is in the crates Roberts gives to the officer?

5. Who lies about seeing women in the spyglass?

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