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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. How many groups of injured soldiers have been returned to the cargo ship?
(a) Five.
(b) Two.
(c) Seven.
(d) Nine.

2. Who has already typed up the transfer letter for Roberts once the news comes out that men are needed to transfer to combat?
(a) Dowdy.
(b) Doc.
(c) Dolan.
(d) Pulver.

3. What order does the Captain give Roberts regarding his letter writing?
(a) Roberts is not to write any more letters.
(b) Roberts can write another letter once he has been more obedient.
(c) Roberts cannot order other men to write his letters.
(d) Roberts has to write more convincing letters.

4. In what geographical location are the sailors having their liberty?
(a) Polynesia.
(b) Japan.
(c) The Caribbean.
(d) The North Atlantic.

5. What does Roberts do to the Captain's palm tree before throwing it overboard?
(a) Salutes it.
(b) Lights it on fire.
(c) Urinates on it.
(d) Rips all the branches off.

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. Which of the following best describes the Captain's actions in Act 1, Scene3?

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

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

5. Because it is so hot, what happens while the sailors are unloading cargo?

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