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

2. Who lies about seeing women in the spyglass?
(a) Pulver.
(b) Stefanowski.
(c) Mannion.
(d) Roberts.

3. According to Dolan, the communication he receives asking men to apply for a transfer also asks them to have how many years experience?
(a) At least 2.
(b) Only 6 months.
(c) No more than 1.
(d) At least 6.

4. What record does Pulver say he has broken?
(a) His record for the most drinking in one hour.
(b) His record for shaking the most hands in one night.
(c) His continuous dancing record.
(d) His record for sleeping with women.

5. During which war is this play set?
(a) Korean War.
(b) Vietnam War.
(c) World War I.
(d) World War II.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not something the sailors do as they prepare for their liberty?

2. When pressured to sign the transfer request, what does Roberts do?

3. According to the Shore Patrolman, how is the Colonel viewed on the island?

4. How does Roberts respond when the messenger tells him the Captain would like to see him?

5. Who tells Roberts that he is as drunk as a goat?

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