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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where are most of the boys sleeping at the beginning of Act 1?
(a) On seats.
(b) Under a tree.
(c) On a floor.
(d) In swings.

2. How many young men are on stage at the beginning of Act 1?
(a) Five.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

3. What percent of Toomey's overseas outfit does he say died?
(a) Fifty-two percent.
(b) Seventy-three percent.
(c) Thirty-nine percent.
(d) Fifteen percent.

4. What objection does Carney give to his assigned punishment?
(a) He is too tired from the journey.
(b) He has a bad back.
(c) He doesn't want to ruffle his uniform.
(d) He can't do that many exercises.

5. What borough of New York City is Arnold Epstein from?
(a) Staten Island.
(b) Brooklyn.
(c) The Bronx.
(d) Queens.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Toomey make Carney do as punishment?

2. What overseas location did Toomey serve in?

3. What year is the play set in?

4. What city is Joseph from?

5. What does Sergeant Toomey have when he enters the scene?

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