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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Cokes's and Rooney's song, what must a paratrooper count to before pulling the cord to his shoot?
(a) 10.
(b) 10,000.
(c) 1,000.
(d) 100.

2. How did Martin and Richie come to be in the military?
(a) They were drafted.
(b) It is part of time off for good behavior from jail.
(c) It is judges orders to avoid jail time.
(d) They enlisted.

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What is the one threat (as stated by the stage directions) that all of the men share?
(a) Losing a limb.
(b) The war.
(c) Homosexuals.
(d) Death.

10. What does MOS stand for?
(a) Military Occupation Specialty.
(b) Man On Stand.
(c) Man Over State.
(d) Military Officer's Standard.

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

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

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

14. 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 drink himself to death.
(d) He will die in action in the war.

15. 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 letter from Roger's family.
(d) A cigar.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of Act 1, what does Richie do to Carlyle to get Billy to yell at him?

2. What did Cokes get the Silver Star for?

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

4. Which character discusses the attempted suicide with the character who tried to slit his wrists?

5. What is Rooney's (L.B.J.) MOS?

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