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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following does Roberts not say about Pulver?
(a) He is a great guy.
(b) He is a great shot.
(c) He is lazy.
(d) He is too preoccupied by sex.

2. Why does Miss Girard ask Pulver to call a boat?
(a) She has begun to feel sea sick.
(b) She dislikes how rowdy the sailors are.
(c) She needs to get back to the hospital.
(d) She finds Pulver boring.

3. According to Dolan, why has Roberts allowed the Captain to speak to him the way he does in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Because he is waiting for the perfect time to strike back.
(b) Because he is just tired from a late night shift.
(c) Because he is trying to get on the Captain's good side.
(d) Because he does not realize the Captain is speaking to him.

4. How are the Captain's actions best described in Act 1, Scene 6?
(a) Humble.
(b) Understanding.
(c) Kind.
(d) Selfish.

5. According to the Captain, what "pre-voked" him about the men getting liberty?
(a) That it is not at the port he requested.
(b) That liberty means the men will get lazy.
(c) That it was arranged by Roberts and the Port Director.
(d) That the men have only one week of liberty.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What compliment does the Captain give to Roberts in Act 2, Scene 2?

3. What does Doc say Pulver has been telling him?

4. What is the Captain wearing as he goes to water his palm tree?

5. What item of the Captain's is the goat told to eat?

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