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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Carlyle pull out of his pocket after catching Roger in Richie's footlocker?
(a) A cigar.
(b) A letter from Roger's family.
(c) A pint of whiskey.
(d) A marijuana cigarette.

2. In Act 1, where does Richie invite Billy to go?
(a) Home with him on leave.
(b) To go visit his sister.
(c) The movies.
(d) Off base to a bar.

3. How are Cokes's boots different from everyone else's?
(a) Cokes's boots are brown.
(b) Cokes does not wear boots; he wears dress shoes.
(c) Cokes's boots have a bullet hole in them.
(d) Cokes wears jungle boots.

4. Which character discusses the attempted suicide with the character who tried to slit his wrists?
(a) Billy.
(b) Richie.
(c) Carlyle.
(d) Martin.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. As Roger is finishing up the mopping, what do Cokes and Rooney carry into the room?

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

3. What is Richie's sexual orientation?

4. Why does Billy threaten Richie while they are mopping the bunks?

5. Why is Cokes sent home from battle?

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