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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Roger want to stay at the barracks instead of going downtown with Carlyle?
(a) Roger wants to look at the Playboy.
(b) Roger wants to clean the barracks floors.
(c) Roger wants to go to the gym.
(d) Roger hates Carlyle and will never go anywhere with him.

2. As Billy, Roger, and Richie are getting finishing up the floors, Roger gets out a radio. What song are they listening to?
(a) "Solider Boy," by The Shirelles.
(b) "It's Now or Never," by Elvis Presley.
(c) "The Twist," by Chubby Checker.
(d) "Ruby," by Ray Charles.

3. How many years does Martin have left to serve in the military?
(a) Three.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) One.

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

5. Roger asks Billy if he would rather fight a war in the freezing cold or one where there were "awful ....". Awful what?
(a) Snakes.
(b) Sergeants.
(c) Poisons.
(d) Living quarters.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why does Richie think that Roger would understand problems associated with being homosexual?

4. Since Rich missed dinner to take care of Richie, what does Billy bring him from the mess hall?

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

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