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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the sailors want to go to an island near their ship?
(a) For liberty.
(b) For more supplies.
(c) They are sea sick.
(d) To be placed on a new ship.

2. Because it is so hot, what happens while the sailors are unloading cargo?
(a) A sailor has an asthma attack.
(b) A sailor passes out.
(c) Some of the sailors jump into the sea for a swim.
(d) Some of the food goes bad.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Captain see when he gets on deck that he considers to be insubordination by the crew?

2. Who tells the sailors that it is time to start their daily work?

3. What gift does Roberts take to the Port Director?

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

5. At the beginning of the play, with which shipmate is Roberts talking?

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