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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Since Rich missed dinner to take care of Richie, what does Billy bring him from the mess hall?
(a) A piece of pie.
(b) Beef jerky.
(c) A sandwich.
(d) An apple.

2. What is the one threat (as stated by the stage directions) that all of the men share?
(a) Losing a limb.
(b) The war.
(c) Homosexuals.
(d) Death.

3. After lights out, why does Carlyle say he is crawling on the floor?
(a) Carlyle says he is practicing his duties: "the low crawl."
(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) He has found a mouse and is following it home.

4. What is Rooney's (L.B.J.) MOS?
(a) Demolitions.
(b) Weaponry.
(c) Flight coordinator.
(d) Medical technician.

5. 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 is afraid Richie will get into bed with him.
(c) Carlyle says he cannot find his bed; it is gone.
(d) Carlyle is afraid of his bed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What object is at the foot of each of the bunks?

2. As Richie is discussing the war with Billy and Roger, who does he claim hangs snakes by the tail in dark caves waiting for soldiers to enter and be bitten?

3. How many years does Martin have left to serve in the military?

4. What is Richie's sexual orientation?

5. When discussing the war with Richie, who does Roger claim everyone is saying is the new "Hitler"?

(see the answer key)

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