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

2. Which of the following best describes the Captain's actions in Act 1, Scene3?
(a) Merciful.
(b) Indifferent.
(c) Self-centered.
(d) Compassionate.

3. How long has it been since the sailors have had a vacation?
(a) Two years.
(b) 18 months.
(c) One year.
(d) Six months.

4. Why is the goat brought on board the ship by one of the sailors?
(a) To be dinner.
(b) To make Doc mad.
(c) To be a gift to the Captain.
(d) To be the ship's mascot.

5. Besides the nearby island, on what does Dowdy comment when he first joins Roberts?
(a) The captain.
(b) The heat.
(c) The breakfast they have had that morning.
(d) His aching back.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Roberts say in response to receiving this medal from the men?

2. What does Roberts tell Doc he spots while on watch the previous night?

3. What does Dowdy say to Pulver about the orders he has issued the men?

4. Which of the following orders comes over the loudspeaker at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 6?

5. From what branch of the military is the Colonel who sponsors the dance?

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