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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scenes 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to Dolan, when will the Captain need a bucket?
(a) When he sees how dirty Pulver's room is.
(b) When he gets seasick.
(c) When the cook serves his Seaman Surprise for dinner.
(d) When he reads Roberts' letter.

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

4. Why does the Captain not want Roberts to leave his ship?
(a) He will miss Roberts' friendship too much.
(b) Because Roberts' skills help the Captain.
(c) He is afraid for Roberts' safety if he goes to battle.
(d) He wants to make Roberts miserable.

5. What item is a trophy of excellence for the Captain?
(a) A leather bound book.
(b) A gold compass.
(c) A trophy.
(d) A palm tree.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Over what does the crew argue when the Captain has left the deck?

3. Who is the only sailor on the ship who has been to the port where they men are going to have their liberty?

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

5. According to the Captain, whose idea is liberty since it is not his?

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