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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What lies about the ship does Pulver tell Miss Girard?
(a) That the ship is named the U.S.S. Lincoln.
(b) That he is the captain of the ship.
(c) That he is the favorite sailor on the ship.
(d) That the ship has been many battles.

2. What warning phrase do the sailors shout when spying on the women showering?
(a) Flash Red.
(b) S.O.S.
(c) Ahoy.
(d) May day.

3. What position does Miss Girard hold for the nurses?
(a) Head nurse.
(b) Nurses assistant.
(c) Mail officer.
(d) Laundry officer.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Roberts do to Pulver in jest when the Captain leaves the deck?

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

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

4. What does Doc think about the cargo ship?

5. What position does Roberts tell Miss Girard he holds on the ship?

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