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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does it seem impossible for Rooney to be competent in his MOS?
(a) His eyesight is bad.
(b) He has had two heart attacks.
(c) He is too easily stressed.
(d) His hands shake too much.

2. Why does Roger tell Richie to keep Rooney's death from Cokes?
(a) Because he doesn't want to see Cokes cry.
(b) Because He wants to tell Cokes.
(c) Because it is the Army's problem now.
(d) Because Cokes is too drunk and his friend.

3. After Carlyle leaves the room, after calling Richie rude, what does Billy say will cause him to find another bunk room?
(a) If Carlyle moves into their bunk room.
(b) If Richie keeps making moves on him.
(c) If Carlyle falls asleep on the floor again.
(d) If Rooney keeps coming in drunk.

4. What excuse does Carlyle make for his behavior (crawling on the floor)?
(a) Carlyle says he has lost his mind.
(b) Carlyle states that he is drunk.
(c) Carlyle does not give an excuse.
(d) Carlyle states he is afraid of dying and acting like a child makes him feel better.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Richie's duty job in the Army?

2. Who first tells the investigating officers that Carlyle is responsible for the attacks?

3. According to the stage directions, where is Richie sitting at the opening of Act 2, Scene 2?

4. Why does Billy throw his sneaker at Carlyle?

5. After Billy gets stabbed, what does he ask Roger for?

(see the answer key)

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