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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What type of study does Roberts quit before becoming a sailor?
(a) Veterinary school.
(b) Law school.
(c) Medical school.
(d) Graduate school.

3. Which of the following is not something the sailors do as they prepare for their liberty?
(a) Write a letter to their mother.
(b) Shine their shoes.
(c) Shave.
(d) Comb their hair.

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

5. Why can't Pulver have lunch with the Captain?
(a) He is on watch for the afternoon.
(b) The Captain has ordered him to his barracks.
(c) He has to finish his chores.
(d) He has to go to the hospital on the island.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Over what does the crew argue when the Captain has left the deck?

3. What might Roberts get if he does a good job keeping the crew in line?

4. What does Roberts pick up at the end of Act 1, Scene 4?

5. Why has the Captain not issued the orders for the men to go ashore even though they are ready for their liberty?

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