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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Pulver do to the Captain's palm trees after reading the news of Roberts' death?
(a) He breaks them in half.
(b) He carves Roberts' name into both of them.
(c) He rips them out and throws them overboard.
(d) He chops off all their branches.

2. According to Dolan, the communication he receives asking men to apply for a transfer also asks them to have how many years experience?
(a) At least 6.
(b) At least 2.
(c) No more than 1.
(d) Only 6 months.

3. What does Roberts tell Pulver as he exits the ship?
(a) That it is Pulver's time to shine.
(b) That Pulver has disappointed him.
(c) That he is counting on Pulver.
(d) That he still expects that prank from Pulver.

4. What was Roberts doing when he was killed?
(a) Drinking coffee with another soldier.
(b) Manning his battle station.
(c) Fighting off a combat unit.
(d) Sleeping.

5. According to Dowdy, why is the Captain not showing a movie again?
(a) Because the VCR is still broken.
(b) Because no one came to the last movie showing.
(c) Because one sailor took his shirt off.
(d) Because no movie has been delivered to the ship.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Captain assume about Pulver since he never sees Pulver around?

2. Who is the only sailor that appears calm in preparation for the liberty?

3. What sort of punishment does the Captain says Roberts deserves as they argue about liberty for the men?

4. What does Roberts say he will not do that involves the Captain?

5. According to Dolan, why has Roberts allowed the Captain to speak to him the way he does in Act 2, Scene 2?

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