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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Roger is finishing up the mopping, what do Cokes and Rooney carry into the room?
(a) More mops.
(b) Martin.
(c) Whiskey and beer bottles.
(d) The mail.

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

3. 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 "'ot."
(c) He was shot in the foot.
(d) He was shot in the "ass."

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

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

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

7. What happens to Cokes after he and Rooney finish singing their song?
(a) Cokes kisses Richie.
(b) Cokes passes out and dies.
(c) Cokes punches Billy.
(d) Cokes falls on his face.

8. 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 Richie believes that Roger is a homosexual and just not telling anyone.
(c) Because Richie states that blacks are supposed to be understanding about human struggles.
(d) Because Roger's brother is homosexual, and Roger should be understanding.

9. What is Rooney's (L.B.J.) MOS?
(a) Demolitions.
(b) Flight coordinator.
(c) Medical technician.
(d) Weaponry.

10. According to the stage directions, what song begins playing at the end of Act 1?
(a) A funeral march.
(b) Taps.
(c) The Star-Spangled Banner.
(d) The National Anthem.

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

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

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

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

15. What division of the Army have Rooney and Cokes been in together?
(a) Special Ops.
(b) The Seals.
(c) JAG.
(d) 101st Airborne.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Roger think Richie joined the Army?

2. What object is at the foot of each of the bunks?

3. Why does Cokes claim he has been falling down a lot?

4. What character tries to slit his wrists in a suicide attempt?

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

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