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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Cries.
(c) Vomits.
(d) Sneezes.

2. How are Cokes's boots different from everyone else's?
(a) Cokes's boots have a bullet hole in them.
(b) Cokes does not wear boots; he wears dress shoes.
(c) Cokes's boots are brown.
(d) Cokes wears jungle boots.

3. Why does Richie think that Roger would understand problems associated with being homosexual?
(a) Because Richie states that blacks are supposed to be understanding about human struggles.
(b) Because Roger has secrets comparable to hiding one's sexual orientation.
(c) Because Roger's brother is homosexual, and Roger should be understanding.
(d) Because Richie believes that Roger is a homosexual and just not telling anyone.

4. What character tries to slit his wrists in a suicide attempt?
(a) Martin.
(b) Billy.
(c) Richie.
(d) Carlyle.

5. How many people from Billy's platoon are going to Vietnam?
(a) Four.
(b) Seven.
(c) Three.
(d) Five.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Carlyle refuse to get off of the floor and into bed?

2. Roger asks Billy if he would rather fight a war in the freezing cold or one where there were "awful ....". Awful what?

3. According to Cokes, what makes the "gooks" yellow?

4. Why does Roger tell Carlyle that he got such a nice room in the Army?

5. After Richie leaves to take a shower, what do Billy and Roger decide to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Roger mean by the statement he makes regarding white men and Coppertone?

2. Why does Carlyle get angry at Billy and Roger for keeping him and Richie apart?

3. Why is Carlyle jealous of Billy, Richie, and Roger?

4. Why does Carlyle have a problem with the duty the Army has assigned him?

5. Explain the sexual innuendos that Richie makes regarding Billy and Roger's workout.

6. Why does Billy have a problem with Carlyle turning off the lights in the bunk room?

7. Why does Roger believe that just because you tried it (homosexual activity) doesn't make one a homosexual?

8. Why is Richie afraid of the Vietcong and war?

9. Why does Carlyle call Roger a "Tom"?

10. After Carlyle is cuffed, why does Carlye think that the lieutenant and MPs have no right to tell him what to do?

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