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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 order does the Captain give Roberts regarding his letter writing?
(a) Roberts is not to write any more letters.
(b) Roberts cannot order other men to write his letters.
(c) Roberts has to write more convincing letters.
(d) Roberts can write another letter once he has been more obedient.

2. Who tells the sailors that it is time to start their daily work?
(a) Dowdy.
(b) Doc.
(c) Pulver.
(d) Roberts.

3. What does Roberts tell Doc he spots while on watch the previous night?
(a) Storm clouds fast approaching.
(b) A fire on a nearby ship.
(c) A formation of battleships in the distance.
(d) An unlucky omen.

4. What does Miss Girard catch the sailors on the ship doing?
(a) Spying on the nurses as they shower.
(b) Making inappropriate comments about her.
(c) Making fun of Pulver.
(d) Stealing food from the kitchen.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the sailors notice is being built on a nearby island?

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

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

4. What does the Captain say Roberts' letters will do for his reputation?

5. How does Roberts respond when the messenger tells him the Captain would like to see him?

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