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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 the Captain punish Roberts when he becomes angry at Roberts for disobeying him?
(a) He cannot go to the island any more.
(b) He has to swab the entire deck.
(c) He is placed in solitary confinement.
(d) He is confined to his quarters.

2. Who is the only sailor on the ship who has been to the port where they men are going to have their liberty?
(a) Mannion.
(b) Roberts.
(c) Dowdy.
(d) Pulver.

3. Besides the nearby island, on what does Dowdy comment when he first joins Roberts?
(a) The breakfast they have had that morning.
(b) His aching back.
(c) The heat.
(d) The captain.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the sailors want to go to an island near their ship?

2. How long has it been since the sailors have had a vacation?

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

4. What paper is Roberts holding in his hand when he runs into the doctor early in Act 1, Scene 1?

5. What does Doc think about the cargo ship?

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