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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. In which branch of the military is Roberts enlisted?
(a) Marines.
(b) Coast Guard.
(c) Air Force.
(d) Navy.

2. What position on the ship does Pulver hold?
(a) Ensign.
(b) First Mate.
(c) Captain.
(d) Engineer.

3. What reasons does the Captain give for canceling liberty for the men?
(a) The anchor is broken and they cannot stop.
(b) Security concerns.
(c) Their bad attitudes.
(d) They have been called to join the battle.

4. How much money is bet by the sailors that Miss Girard is the nurse with the birthmark on her bottom?
(a) $70.
(b) $10.
(c) $100.
(d) $50.

5. At the beginning of the play, with which shipmate is Roberts talking?
(a) Mannion.
(b) Doc.
(c) Jacoby.
(d) Matthews.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. For what is Pulver looking in Roberts' locker?

3. Why can't Pulver have lunch with the Captain?

4. Why has the Captain not issued the orders for the men to go ashore even though they are ready for their liberty?

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

(see the answer key)

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