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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. After Richie leaves to take a shower, what do Billy and Roger decide to do?
(a) Mop and buff the floor.
(b) Look at a Playboy.
(c) Go shower.
(d) Go find Martin.

2. What does Carlyle call Roger throughout the play?
(a) Newbie.
(b) The black boy.
(c) Ro.
(d) Kid.

3. After Richie tells the others about his father, what does Billy accuse him of?
(a) Trying to explain his "gayness."
(b) Trying to sound tough.
(c) Making up a story.
(d) Trying to gain sympathy.

4. As Billy is leaving the room (per Richie's request to take a walk), what does Billy claim "ain't right"?
(a) Carlyle.
(b) Leaving the room.
(c) Homosexual acts.
(d) The Army allowing homosexuals to enlist.

5. During the conversation about their fathers, where does Richie believe he saw his father?
(a) On a documentary about bums.
(b) On a corner selling hot dogs.
(c) In a cop car.
(d) On the news for commiting a murder.

Short Answer Questions

1. Billy claims not to "have much in this goddamn army." What does he claim he does have a right to?

2. What kind of powder does Richie use for his rashes?

3. What made Billy choose a profession that requires helping others?

4. When the men are talking about their fathers, what does Richie have trouble opening?

5. Since Rich missed dinner to take care of Richie, what does Billy bring him from the mess hall?

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