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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. During the discussion about Frankie, Billy tells Richie that there is a new theory regarding homosexuality. What is the new theory?
(a) That is is nurture, not nature.
(b) Genetics.
(c) That it only happens to boys who grow up without fathers.
(d) That it is from drinking the water in New York.

2. What is the only book that Richie tries to read during the play?
(a) Jo & Meg's, "Comic Tragedies."
(b) Lewis Carroll's, "Behind the Looking Glass."
(c) William Faulkner's, "The Sound and the Fury."
(d) Pauline Kael's, "I Lost it at the Movies."

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

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

5. As the men are discussing Carlyle before going to town, why does Roger say Carlyle has been acting like he has?
(a) Roger claims that Carlyle is an alcoholic.
(b) Roger claims Carlyle is homophobic.
(c) Roger feels like the whites are always trying to "keep him down."
(d) Roger claims Carlyle is messed up in the head.

Short Answer Questions

1. What initial reason does Roger give for going off base with Carlyle?

2. Richie comes in while Billy and Roger are working out. How does Richie make fun of them?

3. In the beginning of Act 1, what does Martin tell Richie he does every morning when he wakes up?

4. Why does Cokes claim he has been falling down a lot?

5. How does Richie finish the following statement: "cleanliness is ....."?

(see the answer key)

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