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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 does Roberts respond when the messenger tells him the Captain would like to see him?
(a) Roberts says he is too busy doing his job.
(b) Roberts says nothing and walks away.
(c) Roberts goes running.
(d) Roberts says he will be there in 30 minutes.

2. Why is the Captain so angry with Roberts when he comes out on deck during the supply transfer?
(a) Because Roberts disobeyed his orders about the fruit.
(b) Because he has just received Roberts' letter.
(c) Because the men do not have their shirts on.
(d) All answers are correct

3. What type of men does the Captain say he resents?
(a) College-educated men.
(b) Hero worshipping men.
(c) Indecisive men.
(d) Mama's boys.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Roberts pick up at the end of Act 1, Scene 4?

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

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

5. What reasons does the Captain give for canceling liberty for the men?

(see the answer key)

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