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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. How long does the officer picking up supplies say it has been since his ship has had fresh fruit?
(a) One year.
(b) Five months.
(c) Four months.
(d) Two months.

2. What do the sailors do when they hear that their liberty is not canceled after all?
(a) They boo the Captain.
(b) They sing.
(c) They shout angrily.
(d) They give three cheers.

3. What warning phrase do the sailors shout when spying on the women showering?
(a) May day.
(b) Flash Red.
(c) Ahoy.
(d) S.O.S.

4. Over what does the crew argue when the Captain has left the deck?
(a) Whether or not Roberts should have listened to the Captain's orders.
(b) Who gets to take the next application for transfer to the Captain.
(c) Whether or not they should finish their job for the day.
(d) Who gets to sit next to Roberts in the mess hall.

5. What drink do Miss Girard and Roberts joke is their favorite?
(a) Moonshine.
(b) Sake.
(c) Peach Schnapps.
(d) Medical alcohol and orange juice.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who reveals to Roberts that the Captain has received his transfer request letter?

2. At the beginning of the play, with which shipmate is Roberts talking?

3. What does the Captain say Roberts must do so that the men will be allowed liberty?

4. Why does Miss Girard ask Pulver to call a boat?

5. What is the first question Roberts' asks Pulver when he gets back to their room?

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