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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Rooney's nickname for Cokes?
(a) Pop.
(b) Keys.
(c) Cokie.
(d) Diet.

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

4. What does Carlyle say Richie did to him when he slept on the bunk house floor?
(a) Smoked his drugs.
(b) Kissed his "joint."
(c) Tried some "funny-stuff."
(d) Slept on the floor with him.

5. After asking for a loan, why does Roger claim that Carlyle needs to get off base for a while?
(a) Because he is being shipped off the Vietnam soon.
(b) Because he needs to go see his family.
(c) Because he needs to go get drunk.
(d) Because he feels bad about how he has been acting.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Billy and Roger first met, why did Roger keep talking to Billy?

2. While recalling events from his hometown, what does Roger tell the others happened to the man in the phone booth?

3. Whose bed is Carlyle lying on when Billy comes back from the gym?

4. Why does Roger think Richie joined the Army?

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

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