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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many people from Billy's platoon are going to Vietnam?
(a) Seven.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) Five.

2. According to the stage directions, what song begins playing at the end of Act 1?
(a) The National Anthem.
(b) The Star-Spangled Banner.
(c) Taps.
(d) A funeral march.

3. While recalling events from his hometown, what does Roger tell the others happened to the man in the phone booth?
(a) A delivery truck lost control and ran over him.
(b) He was assulted by a homosexual man.
(c) He was stabbed and died.
(d) He was killed by gunfire.

4. As Roger is finishing up the mopping, what do Cokes and Rooney carry into the room?
(a) The mail.
(b) Whiskey and beer bottles.
(c) More mops.
(d) Martin.

5. What is Richie's duty job in the Army?
(a) SP.
(b) KP.
(c) ED.
(d) MT.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Carlyle refuse to get off of the floor and into bed?

2. What is the one threat (as stated by the stage directions) that all of the men share?

3. Whose bed does Rooney crawl under after receiving his injuries?

4. When talking to Billy out "quality of talent," what is Carlyle referring to in regard to Richie and other men in the unit?

5. Where does Carlyle stab Billy?

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