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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Toomey punish with exercises because of Eugene's answer?
(a) Eugene, Selridge, and Wycowski.
(b) Eugene, Carney, and Wycowski.
(c) Selridge, Wycowski, and Epstein.
(d) Carney, Epstein, and Eugene.

2. What did the two men Epstein confronted in the latrine call him?
(a) A four-eyes.
(b) A bookworm.
(c) A Kike.
(d) A goody-two-shoes.

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

4. What won't Toomey allow Epstein to do?
(a) Sit down.
(b) Answer any questions.
(c) Go to the bathroom.
(d) Put down his arm.

5. How long has Hennesey been assigned to the duty he's on?
(a) Seventeen days.
(b) Thirty days.
(c) Eight days.
(d) Thirteen days.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What year is the play set in?

3. How did Epstein get down?

4. How does Toomey seem to make the boys feel?

5. What permanent reminder of an injury does Toomey have?

(see the answer key)

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