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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. Why can't Pulver have lunch with the Captain?
(a) The Captain has ordered him to his barracks.
(b) He has to go to the hospital on the island.
(c) He has to finish his chores.
(d) He is on watch for the afternoon.

2. Why does Roberts shut off the radio?
(a) The reports about the war action make him angry.
(b) He decides to try and take a nap.
(c) There is too much static to hear the reports.
(d) Only songs in foreign languages are playing.

3. What item of the Captain's is the goat told to eat?
(a) His apples.
(b) The palm tree.
(c) The rose bush.
(d) His pillow.

4. What does the Captain see when he gets on deck that he considers to be insubordination by the crew?
(a) The men joking around and not working.
(b) The men with their shirts off.
(c) The men talking about how much they wish they were off the ship.
(d) Roberts and the men making fun of the Captain.

5. What drink do the men say they will have to celebrate that the war in Europe is over?
(a) Whiskey and beer.
(b) Medical alcohol and orange juice.
(c) Rum and lemon.
(d) Gin.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Pulver's prank has failed, how does he feel?

2. Who is the only sailor that appears calm in preparation for the liberty?

3. What position does Miss Girard hold for the nurses?

4. Who tells the sailors that it is time to start their daily work?

5. Why does the Captain not want Roberts to leave his ship?

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