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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 Billy threaten Richie while they are mopping the bunks?
(a) Because Richie is not working hard enough.
(b) Because he is afraid Richie will tell the Army he is homosexual.
(c) Because Richie keeps making advances towards him (flirting).
(d) Because Billy caught Richie smoking pot.

2. According to the stage directions, what color are the shades that cover the lights?
(a) Red.
(b) Green.
(c) Blue.
(d) Yellow.

3. What does MOS stand for?
(a) Man Over State.
(b) Man On Stand.
(c) Military Officer's Standard.
(d) Military Occupation Specialty.

4. What made Billy choose a profession that requires helping others?
(a) His brother died from leukemia.
(b) A neighbor went mad and started axing cars.
(c) A childhood friend was murdered.
(d) Billy's parents abused him.

5. What excuse does Richie make for closing the bunk room door?
(a) Richie says it is too bright in the hallway.
(b) Richie says he wants to have some private time with Carlyle.
(c) Richie says that there is a draft in the hallway.
(d) Richie saya that it is too loud in the hallway.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Richie tell Carlyle the "real Richie" has gone?

3. What is the one threat (as stated by the stage directions) that all of the men share?

4. During the discussion about Frankie, Billy tells Richie that there is a new theory regarding homosexuality. What is the new theory?

5. What is Richie's sexual orientation?

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