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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Cokes claim he has been falling down a lot?
(a) From leukemia.
(b) From dizzy spells.
(c) From drinking.
(d) From PTSD.

2. What does Carlyle pull out of his pocket after catching Roger in Richie's footlocker?
(a) A pint of whiskey.
(b) A marijuana cigarette.
(c) A cigar.
(d) A letter from Roger's family.

3. How does Richie finish the following statement: "cleanliness is ....."?
(a) Godliness.
(b) Releasing.
(c) Nakedness.
(d) Homosexuality.

4. Why is Cokes sent home from battle?
(a) He has BPD.
(b) He has AIDS.
(c) He has PTSD.
(d) He has leukemia.

5. While recalling events from his hometown, what does Roger tell the others happened to the man in the phone booth?
(a) He was assulted by a homosexual man.
(b) He was stabbed and died.
(c) A delivery truck lost control and ran over him.
(d) He was killed by gunfire.

6. What is Richie's sexual orientation?
(a) Homosexual.
(b) Bisexual.
(c) A-sexual.
(d) Hetrosexual.

7. 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 Richie will get into bed with him.
(c) Carlyle is afraid of his bed.
(d) Carlyle says he cannot walk because of his broken ankle.

8. What happened to Cokes when he ran over a spider hole while in battle?
(a) He was shot in the "ah'm."
(b) He was shot in the "ass."
(c) He was shot in the "'ot."
(d) He was shot in the foot.

9. What do Roger and Billy bring Carlyle while he is laying on the floor?
(a) The mop.
(b) The blankets from their beds.
(c) Another beer.
(d) The Playboy.

10. Why does Billy threaten Richie while they are mopping the bunks?
(a) Because Billy caught Richie smoking pot.
(b) Because he is afraid Richie will tell the Army he is homosexual.
(c) Because Richie is not working hard enough.
(d) Because Richie keeps making advances towards him (flirting).

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

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

13. What problem does Carlyle have with all of the officers in the Army?
(a) They are all white.
(b) They are all black.
(c) They all have college educations.
(d) They all come from wealthy families.

14. How did Billy come to join the Army?
(a) Part of judges orders.
(b) Time off for good behavior from jail.
(c) Drafted.
(d) Enlisted.

15. After Richie leaves to take a shower, what do Billy and Roger decide to do?
(a) Mop and buff the floor.
(b) Look at a Playboy.
(c) Go find Martin.
(d) Go shower.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. As Roger is finishing up the mopping, what do Cokes and Rooney carry into the room?

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

4. According to the stage directions, what color are the shades that cover the lights?

5. According to Cokes's and Rooney's song, what must a paratrooper count to before pulling the cord to his shoot?

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