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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which sailor does the Captain say does not have the guts to destroy the palm tree?
(a) Dowdy.
(b) Dolan.
(c) Doc.
(d) Pulver.

2. How does the Captain punish Roberts when he becomes angry at Roberts for disobeying him?
(a) He is placed in solitary confinement.
(b) He has to swab the entire deck.
(c) He cannot go to the island any more.
(d) He is confined to his quarters.

3. At the beginning of the play, with which shipmate is Roberts talking?
(a) Jacoby.
(b) Doc.
(c) Matthews.
(d) Mannion.

4. On what piece of equipment is an unconscious sailor found?
(a) The watchtower.
(b) A cargo net.
(c) The anchor.
(d) The wheel.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the Patrol Officer, why do the sailors break into the house on the island.?

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

3. How much time has passed between Act 2, Scene 2 and Act 2, Scene 3?

4. The Patrol Officer state some sailors have broken into a house on the island. To whom does this house belong?

5. How does Roberts respond when the Doc accuses him of thinking that the crew owes him something?

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