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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Billy, Roger, and Richie are getting finishing up the floors, Roger gets out a radio. What song are they listening to?
(a) "The Twist," by Chubby Checker.
(b) "It's Now or Never," by Elvis Presley.
(c) "Ruby," by Ray Charles.
(d) "Solider Boy," by The Shirelles.

2. Since Rich missed dinner to take care of Richie, what does Billy bring him from the mess hall?
(a) A sandwich.
(b) Beef jerky.
(c) An apple.
(d) A piece of pie.

3. Why does Roger think Richie joined the Army?
(a) To get away from his parents.
(b) To become "straight."
(c) To be killed and die in honor.
(d) To be around lots of men.

4. Why does Roger want to stay at the barracks instead of going downtown with Carlyle?
(a) Roger hates Carlyle and will never go anywhere with him.
(b) Roger wants to look at the Playboy.
(c) Roger wants to go to the gym.
(d) Roger wants to clean the barracks floors.

5. Why does Billy threaten Richie while they are mopping the bunks?
(a) Because Richie keeps making advances towards him (flirting).
(b) Because he is afraid Richie will tell the Army he is homosexual.
(c) Because Richie is not working hard enough.
(d) Because Billy caught Richie smoking pot.

Short Answer Questions

1. Roger asks Billy if he would rather fight a war in the freezing cold or one where there were "awful ....". Awful what?

2. When discussing the war with Richie, who does Roger claim everyone is saying is the new "Hitler"?

3. Why does Cokes claim he has been falling down a lot?

4. Why does Richie think that Roger would understand problems associated with being homosexual?

5. What does Carlyle pull out of his pocket after catching Roger in Richie's footlocker?

(see the answer key)

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