Biloxi Blues | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Act 1, Scene 1

1. What is the setting of Act 1, Scene 1?

A train coach.

2. What year is the play set in?

1943.

3. How many young men are on stage at the beginning of Act 1?

Five.

4. Where is Arnold Epstein sleeping at the beginning of Act 1?

On a baggage rack.

5. Where are most of the boys sleeping at the beginning of Act 1?

On seats.

6. What does Roy stick in Joseph's face?

His foot.

7. What does Eugene start doing when he can't sleep?

Writing.

8. Who does Eugene say he hates at the beginning of the play?

Everyone.

9. How does Eugene say the environment smells?

It stinks.

10. What city is Roy from?

Schenectady, New York.

11. What is wrong with Roy's mouth?

He has 19 cavities.

12. What city is Joseph from?

Bridgeport, Connecticut.

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