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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What character tries to slit his wrists in a suicide attempt?
(a) Carlyle.
(b) Billy.
(c) Richie.
(d) Martin.

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

3. According to Cokes's and Rooney's song, what must a paratrooper count to before pulling the cord to his shoot?
(a) 100.
(b) 10.
(c) 1,000.
(d) 10,000.

4. What kind of powder does Richie use for his rashes?
(a) Baby powder.
(b) Baking powder.
(c) Army issue medicated powder.
(d) Foot powder.

5. 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) "Ruby," by Ray Charles.
(c) "It's Now or Never," by Elvis Presley.
(d) "The Twist," by Chubby Checker.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Roger want to stay at the barracks instead of going downtown with Carlyle?

2. How many bunks are on the stage at the opening of Act 1?

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

4. What division of the Army have Rooney and Cokes been in together?

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

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