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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Pavlo says writes to him concerning Joanna?
(a) His wife.
(b) His brother.
(c) His mother.
(d) His sister.

2. What does Pierce first drunkenly say to Pavlo?
(a) That it's a riot being squad leader.
(b) That it's strange to be squad leader.
(c) That it's no fun being squad leader.
(d) That it's confusing being squad leader.

3. What is Pierce doing when Pavlo first meets him?
(a) Doing push-ups.
(b) Jogging.
(c) Studying.
(d) Swimming.

4. What is Pavlo accused of being by the trainees?
(a) A thief.
(b) A liar.
(c) A prisoner.
(d) A murderer.

5. What was the answer to Pavlo's question to Ardell?
(a) That Ardell was going to kill him.
(b) That Pavlo was about to be dead.
(c) That Pavlo killed another man.
(d) That Joanna had written to Pavlo.

6. How in the barracks during the conversation about Pavlo joining infantry did Pavlo claim his mother would react?
(a) Start to cry in frustration.
(b) Divorce his father.
(c) Be embarrassed.
(d) Be hugely excited.

7. What does Hinkle realize Pavlo has done to himself while the other trainees are playing their game?
(a) Slashed his wrist and taken a whole bottle of aspirin.
(b) Sniffed airplane glue and taken a whole bottle of aspirin.
(c) Snifffed airplane glue and slashed his wrist.
(d) Taken a bottle of sleeping pills and slashed his arm.

8. After Pavlo is finally redressed, what does Ardell comment upon as the trainees leave the barrack?
(a) What Pavlo's mother would say.
(b) How good Pavlo looks.
(c) How stupid Pavlo is.
(d) How ridiculous the situation is.

9. What happens to Pavlo in Act 1, Part 4 after Pavlo first enters the barracks?
(a) He is asked to "walk the plank."
(b) He gets thrown out of the barracks.
(c) He is given a sedative.
(d) He gets beaten up.

10. What are the soldiers in the barracks gambling with?
(a) Cigarettes.
(b) Cards.
(c) Dice.
(d) Soap.

11. What does Ardell do while helping Pavlo get dressed after his suicide attempt?
(a) Tells the other trainees to vacate the barrack.
(b) Sings a marching song.
(c) Yells at him to wake up.
(d) Whistles a marching tune.

12. What will Towers now name or call each trainee from Act 1 on?
(a) Kid.
(b) Army Boy.
(c) US Army.
(d) Boy.

13. In the furnace room, what does Kress say to Parker about Pavlo?
(a) That PAvlo doesn't have a family.
(b) That Pavlo is stupid.
(c) That Pavlo is a girl.
(d) That Pavlo will be honored.

14. What did Pavlo have thrown over him when he once entered the barracks?
(a) A tarp.
(b) A blanket.
(c) Dirty clothes.
(d) Water.

15. What kind of a game do Pierce, Hinkle, and Kress set up?
(a) Black Jack.
(b) Kings.
(c) Poker.
(d) Crazy eights.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the trainees accuse Pavlo of when he arrives in the barracks ,

2. Where and when does this story take place?

3. What kind of test are the trainees waiting to hear the results of?

4. Who breaks up the fight between Kress and Pavlo after the test?

5. After Pavlo is dressed after his suicide attempt, what does Ardell say that everyone is going to say about Pavlo?

(see the answer keys)

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