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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) An apple.
(b) Beef jerky.
(c) A sandwich.
(d) A piece of pie.

2. Why does Billy threaten Richie while they are mopping the bunks?
(a) Because Billy caught Richie smoking pot.
(b) Because Richie is not working hard enough.
(c) Because Richie keeps making advances towards him (flirting).
(d) Because he is afraid Richie will tell the Army he is homosexual.

3. As Cokes and Rooney are telling the men about their past, what do they say happened to O'Flannigan?
(a) He did not pack his shoot properly, and it did not deploy.
(b) During a jump gone bad, he broke both of his legs and the Army sent him home.
(c) He pulled the shoot release at 500 feet and died.
(d) He turned on his fellow soliders, and they pushed him out of a plane.

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

5. After Richie leaves to take a shower, what do Billy and Roger decide to do?
(a) Go find Martin.
(b) Go shower.
(c) Mop and buff the floor.
(d) Look at a Playboy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Richie believe the suicide attempt was made?

2. While recalling events from his hometown, what does Roger tell the others happened to the man in the phone booth?

3. According to the stage directions, what color are the shades that cover the lights?

4. Why does Carlyle refuse to get off of the floor and into bed?

5. What is the one threat (as stated by the stage directions) that all of the men share?

(see the answer key)

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