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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Cokes, what makes the "gooks" yellow?
(a) Yellow fever as children.
(b) Rice.
(c) Too much beer.
(d) Old booze and urinating in the water supply.

2. As Billy, Roger, and Richie are getting finishing up the floors, Roger gets out a radio. What song are they listening to?
(a) "It's Now or Never," by Elvis Presley.
(b) "The Twist," by Chubby Checker.
(c) "Solider Boy," by The Shirelles.
(d) "Ruby," by Ray Charles.

3. At the end of Act 1, what does Richie do to Carlyle to get Billy to yell at him?
(a) Richie lies down beside Carlyle.
(b) Richie covers up Carlyle and pats his arm.
(c) Richie kicks Carlyle.
(d) Richie kisses Carlyle.

4. Who are the two black characters in the play?
(a) Carlyle and Roger.
(b) Roger and Clark.
(c) Billy and Martin.
(d) Clark and Billy.

5. Why does Carlyle refuse to get off of the floor and into bed?
(a) Carlyle says he cannot find his bed; it is gone.
(b) Carlyle is afraid of his bed.
(c) Carlyle says he cannot walk because of his broken ankle.
(d) Carlyle is afraid Richie will get into bed with him.

Short Answer Questions

1. When talking about their pasts, what does Billy say his friend, Richie, did to his girlfriend one night?

2. What problem does Carlyle have with all of the officers in the Army?

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

4. When discussing the war with Richie, who does Roger claim everyone is saying is the new "Hitler"?

5. What is Richie's sexual orientation?

(see the answer key)

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