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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. How does Richie finish the following statement: "cleanliness is ....."?
(a) Releasing.
(b) Nakedness.
(c) Homosexuality.
(d) Godliness.
2. Roger asks Billy if he would rather fight a war in the freezing cold or one where there were "awful ....". Awful what?
(a) Poisons.
(b) Snakes.
(c) Sergeants.
(d) Living quarters.
3. Why does Billy threaten Richie while they are mopping the bunks?
(a) Because Richie is not working hard enough.
(b) Because Billy caught Richie smoking pot.
(c) Because Richie keeps making advances towards him (flirting).
(d) Because he is afraid Richie will tell the Army he is homosexual.
4. Which character discusses the attempted suicide with the character who tried to slit his wrists?
(a) Richie.
(b) Martin.
(c) Carlyle.
(d) Billy.
5. How are Cokes's boots different from everyone else's?
(a) Cokes's boots are brown.
(b) Cokes wears jungle boots.
(c) Cokes does not wear boots; he wears dress shoes.
(d) Cokes's boots have a bullet hole in them.
6. What did Cokes get the Silver Star for?
(a) Saving a fellow solider.
(b) Killing 47 Chinese.
(c) Killing 47 Vietcong.
(d) Losing his leg in battle.
7. According to the stage directions, what song begins playing at the end of Act 1?
(a) The Star-Spangled Banner.
(b) Taps.
(c) The National Anthem.
(d) A funeral march.
8. What is Rooney's (L.B.J.) MOS?
(a) Demolitions.
(b) Weaponry.
(c) Flight coordinator.
(d) Medical technician.
9. Why does it seem impossible for Rooney to be competent in his MOS?
(a) His hands shake too much.
(b) His eyesight is bad.
(c) He is too easily stressed.
(d) He has had two heart attacks.
10. As Roger is finishing up the mopping, what do Cokes and Rooney carry into the room?
(a) Martin.
(b) The mail.
(c) More mops.
(d) Whiskey and beer bottles.
11. In the beginning of Act 1, what does Martin tell Richie he does every morning when he wakes up?
(a) Sneezes.
(b) Vomits.
(c) Tries to sneak out.
(d) Cries.
12. Why does Roger want to stay at the barracks instead of going downtown with Carlyle?
(a) Roger hates Carlyle and will never go anywhere with him.
(b) Roger wants to clean the barracks floors.
(c) Roger wants to look at the Playboy.
(d) Roger wants to go to the gym.
13. What does MOS stand for?
(a) Military Occupation Specialty.
(b) Military Officer's Standard.
(c) Man On Stand.
(d) Man Over State.
14. What kind of powder does Richie use for his rashes?
(a) Baby powder.
(b) Baking powder.
(c) Army issue medicated powder.
(d) Foot powder.
15. 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.
Short Answer Questions
1. 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?
2. What do Roger and Billy bring Carlyle while he is laying on the floor?
3. What problem does Carlyle have with all of the officers in the Army?
4. Why does Richie believe the suicide attempt was made?
5. While recalling events from his hometown, what does Roger tell the others happened to the man in the phone booth?
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