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

2. What position does Roberts truly hold on the ship?
(a) Cook.
(b) Executive officer.
(c) First mate.
(d) Laundry officer.

3. Which type of alcohol does Miss Girard love?
(a) Rum.
(b) Scotch.
(c) Bourbon.
(d) Whiskey.

4. What does the Captain see when he gets on deck that he considers to be insubordination by the crew?
(a) Roberts and the men making fun of the Captain.
(b) The men with their shirts off.
(c) The men talking about how much they wish they were off the ship.
(d) The men joking around and not working.

5. For what is Pulver looking in Roberts' locker?
(a) A letter.
(b) A shoebox.
(c) A knife.
(d) Candy.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What happens to the Captain every time he gets angry at Roberts?

3. What does Roberts tell Doc he spots while on watch the previous night?

4. What does the Captain say Roberts' letters will do for his reputation?

5. What type of men does the Captain say he resents?

(see the answer key)

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