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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many years does Martin have left to serve in the military?
(a) Three.
(b) One.
(c) Four.
(d) Two.

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

3. Which character discusses the attempted suicide with the character who tried to slit his wrists?
(a) Carlyle.
(b) Martin.
(c) Billy.
(d) Richie.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What problem does Carlyle have with all of the officers in the Army?

2. What does Roger get caught looking at in Richie's footlocker?

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

4. Because of O'Flannigan's accident, what song was he unable to sing?

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

(see the answer key)

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