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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. According to Dolan, when will the Captain need a bucket?
(a) When he gets seasick.
(b) When he reads Roberts' letter.
(c) When he sees how dirty Pulver's room is.
(d) When the cook serves his Seaman Surprise for dinner.

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

3. What does the Captain say Roberts' letters will do for his reputation?
(a) Help his reputation as a merciful Captain.
(b) Make his ship sound like the boring ship.
(c) Give him a reputation for being a patient leader.
(d) Damage his reputation with the commanding officers.

4. During which war is this play set?
(a) World War I.
(b) Korean War.
(c) World War II.
(d) Vietnam War.

5. For what is Pulver looking in Roberts' locker?
(a) Candy.
(b) A knife.
(c) A letter.
(d) A shoebox.

Short Answer Questions

1. What position does Miss Girard hold for the nurses?

2. What paper is Roberts holding in his hand when he runs into the doctor early in Act 1, Scene 1?

3. Who reveals to Roberts that the Captain has received his transfer request letter?

4. What job does Pulver truly hold on the cargo ship?

5. What is Dolan asked to do for Roberts?

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