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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The Captain has Roberts take a group of men to the back of the ship and have them do what?
(a) Work up a sweat.
(b) Drop the anchor.
(c) Walk the plank.
(d) Peel dozens of potatoes.

3. What might Roberts get if he does a good job keeping the crew in line?
(a) A promotion.
(b) An upgrade to a single cabin.
(c) A transfer to a battleship.
(d) An extended leave.

4. According to the Captain, Pulver is the only officer who does what to the Captain?
(a) Smiles.
(b) Jokes around with him.
(c) Disrespects.
(d) Salutes.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Roberts react when he hears what he might get as a reward for keeping the men in line?

2. Who reveals to Roberts that the Captain has received his transfer request letter?

3. Which sailor takes Roberts' packed suitcase to the waiting boat?

4. Why does the Captain tell the crew of the cargo ship they have to work doubly hard?

5. What does the Captain reference when talking about his success with Roberts?

(see the answer key)

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