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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Roger asks Billy if he would rather fight a war in the freezing cold or one where there were "awful ....". Awful what?
(a) Living quarters.
(b) Snakes.
(c) Sergeants.
(d) Poisons.

2. In the beginning of Act 1, what does Martin tell Richie he does every morning when he wakes up?
(a) Vomits.
(b) Cries.
(c) Sneezes.
(d) Tries to sneak out.

3. When talking about their pasts, what does Billy say his friend, Richie, did to his girlfriend one night?
(a) Richie killed his girlfriend for cheating on him.
(b) Richie choked her for calling him a "homo."
(c) Richie beat up his girlfriend for being with a woman.
(d) Richie dumped his girlfriend to be with a man.

4. How many bunks are on the stage at the opening of Act 1?
(a) Six.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) Five.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After lights out, why does Carlyle say he is crawling on the floor?

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

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

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

5. According to the stage directions, how many lights hang at the center of the ceiling?

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