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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Roger think Richie joined the Army?
(a) To get away from his parents.
(b) To become "straight."
(c) To be killed and die in honor.
(d) To be around lots of men.

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

4. Why does it seem impossible for Rooney to be competent in his MOS?
(a) His eyesight is bad.
(b) He has had two heart attacks.
(c) His hands shake too much.
(d) He is too easily stressed.

5. Why does Roger want to stay at the barracks instead of going downtown with Carlyle?
(a) Roger wants to clean the barracks floors.
(b) Roger wants to look at the Playboy.
(c) Roger wants to go to the gym.
(d) Roger hates Carlyle and will never go anywhere with him.

6. As Billy and Roger contemplate Carlyle's enlistment into the Army, why does Billy claim Carlyle is in the Army?
(a) Billy claims it is only because of the court order.
(b) Billy claims it is to finally become someone to be proud of.
(c) Billy claims it is because of Freedom's Frontier.
(d) Billy claims it is a deathwish.

7. What excuse does Carlyle make for his behavior (crawling on the floor)?
(a) Carlyle states that he is drunk.
(b) Carlyle does not give an excuse.
(c) Carlyle states he is afraid of dying and acting like a child makes him feel better.
(d) Carlyle says he has lost his mind.

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

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

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

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

12. What is Rooney's nickname for Cokes?
(a) Keys.
(b) Diet.
(c) Cokie.
(d) Pop.

13. As Richie is discussing the war with Billy and Roger, who does he claim hangs snakes by the tail in dark caves waiting for soldiers to enter and be bitten?
(a) German soldiers.
(b) Vietcong.
(c) The Russians.
(d) American soliders in Vietnam.

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

15. Why does Richie believe the suicide attempt was made?
(a) To really cause death.
(b) For attention.
(c) To get out of the military.
(d) For a diagnosis of mental illness.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What division of the Army have Rooney and Cokes been in together?

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

5. How are Cokes's boots different from everyone else's?

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