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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many bunks are on the stage at the opening of Act 1?
(a) Three.
(b) Six.
(c) Four.
(d) Five.

2. How did Billy come to join the Army?
(a) Drafted.
(b) Time off for good behavior from jail.
(c) Enlisted.
(d) Part of judges orders.

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

4. How does Richie finish the following statement: "cleanliness is ....."?
(a) Homosexuality.
(b) Nakedness.
(c) Godliness.
(d) Releasing.

5. After lights out, why does Carlyle say he is crawling on the floor?
(a) He has found a mouse and is following it home.
(b) He has gone mad and reverted to child-like behaviors.
(c) He is pretending he is at war and crawling through rice paddies.
(d) Carlyle says he is practicing his duties: "the low crawl."

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Roger want to stay at the barracks instead of going downtown with Carlyle?

2. Which character discusses the attempted suicide with the character who tried to slit his wrists?

3. According to the stage directions, how many lights hang at the center of the ceiling?

4. After Richie leaves to take a shower, what do Billy and Roger decide to do?

5. In Act 1, where does Richie invite Billy to go?

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