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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to the stage directions, how many lights hang at the center of the ceiling?
(a) One.
(b) Two.
(c) Four.
(d) Three.

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

4. Why does Carlyle refuse to get off of the floor and into bed?
(a) Carlyle says he cannot walk because of his broken ankle.
(b) Carlyle says he cannot find his bed; it is gone.
(c) Carlyle is afraid of his bed.
(d) Carlyle is afraid Richie will get into bed with him.

5. Because of O'Flannigan's accident, what song was he unable to sing?
(a) Streamers.
(b) Beautiful Screamers.
(c) Screamers.
(d) Beautiful Streamers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Cokes sent home from battle?

2. As Billy and Roger contemplate Carlyle's enlistment into the Army, why does Billy claim Carlyle is in the Army?

3. When talking about their pasts, what does Billy say his friend, Richie, did to his girlfriend one night?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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