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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the first question Roberts' asks Pulver when he gets back to their room?
(a) Why it is so hot in the room.
(b) Where the Captain is.
(c) Whether Dolan has brought his letter.
(d) What Pulver is doing in his locker.

3. What does Roberts tell Doc he spots while on watch the previous night?
(a) Storm clouds fast approaching.
(b) An unlucky omen.
(c) A fire on a nearby ship.
(d) A formation of battleships in the distance.

4. Which of the following is not something the sailors do as they prepare for their liberty?
(a) Comb their hair.
(b) Shave.
(c) Write a letter to their mother.
(d) Shine their shoes.

5. What does the Captain say Roberts must do so that the men will be allowed liberty?
(a) Roberts must stay on the ship while the men go ashore.
(b) Roberts must leave Pulver on the island.
(c) Roberts must leave the ship and never come back.
(d) Roberts must promise to not write any more transfer requests.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which sailor comes into the room where Doc and Roberts are and turns on the radio so that they can hear the news that the war in Europe is over?

2. At the end of Act 2, Scene 2, how does the crew feel about Roberts' attitude?

3. Why is the Captain so angry with Roberts when he comes out on deck during the supply transfer?

4. Where does Pulver hide the letter Dolan has typed for Roberts?

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

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