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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. In Act 1, where does Richie invite Billy to go?
(a) Home with him on leave.
(b) To go visit his sister.
(c) The movies.
(d) Off base to a bar.

4. What does Roger claim will happen to Sarge (Rooney) within one year?
(a) He will blow himself up.
(b) He will be dishonorably discharged.
(c) He will die in action in the war.
(d) He will drink himself to death.

5. What does Richie suggest Billy do instead of going to town with Carlyle and Roger?
(a) Go to town together.
(b) Go to the movies with him.
(c) Go to cool off and take a shower.
(d) Go to play basketball with him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Billy claim is a beautiful screamer?

2. How many years does Martin have left to serve in the military?

3. Why is Cokes sent home from battle?

4. According to Cokes, what makes the "gooks" yellow?

5. What happened to Cokes when he ran over a spider hole while in battle?

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