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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Cokes get the Silver Star for?
(a) Killing 47 Chinese.
(b) Killing 47 Vietcong.
(c) Saving a fellow solider.
(d) Losing his leg in battle.

3. 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.

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

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

6. Why does Richie think that Roger would understand problems associated with being homosexual?
(a) Because Roger's brother is homosexual, and Roger should be understanding.
(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 has secrets comparable to hiding one's sexual orientation.

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

8. 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).

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

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

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

12. In the beginning of Act 1, what does Martin tell Richie he does every morning when he wakes up?
(a) Tries to sneak out.
(b) Sneezes.
(c) Vomits.
(d) Cries.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. As Billy and Roger contemplate Carlyle's enlistment into the Army, why does Billy claim Carlyle is in the Army?

3. According to the stage directions, how many lights hang at the center of the ceiling?

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

5. What did Cokes do to the man in the spider hole?

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