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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 Roger claim will happen to Sarge (Rooney) within one year?
(a) He will blow himself up.
(b) He will be dishonorably discharged.
(c) He will drink himself to death.
(d) He will die in action in the war.

2. What happened to Cokes when he ran over a spider hole while in battle?
(a) He was shot in the foot.
(b) He was shot in the "ass."
(c) He was shot in the "ah'm."
(d) He was shot in the "'ot."

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

4. Why does Richie think that Roger would understand problems associated with being homosexual?
(a) Because Richie believes that Roger is a homosexual and just not telling anyone.
(b) Because Richie states that blacks are supposed to be understanding about human struggles.
(c) Because Roger's brother is homosexual, and Roger should be understanding.
(d) Because Roger has secrets comparable to hiding one's sexual orientation.

5. What division of the Army have Rooney and Cokes been in together?
(a) JAG.
(b) The Seals.
(c) Special Ops.
(d) 101st Airborne.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Martin and Richie come to be in the military?

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

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

4. What happens to Cokes after he and Rooney finish singing their song?

5. At the end of Act 1, what does Richie do to Carlyle to get Billy to yell at him?

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