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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What object is at the foot of each of the bunks?
(a) A black wooden footlocker.
(b) A green wooden footlocker.
(c) A mini-stove.
(d) A military backpack.

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

3. When discussing the war with Richie, who does Roger claim everyone is saying is the new "Hitler"?
(a) The president.
(b) Ho Chi Minh.
(c) Billy.
(d) L.B.J.

4. Because of O'Flannigan's accident, what song was he unable to sing?
(a) Streamers.
(b) Beautiful Streamers.
(c) Screamers.
(d) Beautiful Screamers.

5. What did Cokes get the Silver Star for?
(a) Killing 47 Vietcong.
(b) Killing 47 Chinese.
(c) Losing his leg in battle.
(d) Saving a fellow solider.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Roger think Richie joined the Army?

3. Why is Cokes sent home from battle?

4. What does Roger claim will happen to Sarge (Rooney) within one year?

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

(see the answer key)

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