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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 it seem impossible for Rooney to be competent in his MOS?
(a) His eyesight is bad.
(b) He is too easily stressed.
(c) His hands shake too much.
(d) He has had two heart attacks.

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

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

4. 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?
(a) American soliders in Vietnam.
(b) Vietcong.
(c) The Russians.
(d) German soldiers.

5. Who does Billy claim is a beautiful screamer?
(a) Rooney.
(b) Richie.
(c) Cokes.
(d) Roger.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What excuse does Carlyle make for his behavior (crawling on the floor)?

4. In the beginning of Act 1, what does Martin tell Richie he does every morning when he wakes up?

5. Who are the two black characters in the play?

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