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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. Who reveals to Roberts that the Captain has received his transfer request letter?
(a) The Messenger.
(b) Pulver.
(c) Dolan.
(d) Doc.

2. How does Roberts respond when the messenger tells him the Captain would like to see him?
(a) Roberts goes running.
(b) Roberts says nothing and walks away.
(c) Roberts says he will be there in 30 minutes.
(d) Roberts says he is too busy doing his job.

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

4. What does Dowdy request from Roberts as they unload the cargo?
(a) A water break.
(b) That he be allowed to go to the infirmary.
(c) That the men be allowed to take off their shirts.
(d) Some lunch.

5. What item of the Captain's is the goat told to eat?
(a) The rose bush.
(b) The palm tree.
(c) His apples.
(d) His pillow.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the Captain so angry with Roberts when he comes out on deck during the supply transfer?

2. What does the Captain say the soldiers will do until he discovers who got rid of his palm tree?

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

4. How long does the officer picking up supplies say it has been since his ship has had fresh fruit?

5. What does the Captain call the act of getting rid of his palm tree?

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