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

2. As Richie is discussing the war with Billy and Roger, who does he claim hangs snakes by the tail in dark caves waiting for soldiers to enter and be bitten?
(a) The Russians.
(b) Vietcong.
(c) American soliders in Vietnam.
(d) German soldiers.

3. Why does Carlyle yell at Billy when questioning Billy about why he is so uptight?
(a) Because Billy smacks him.
(b) Carlyle thinks that Billy is jealous and wants him for himself.
(c) Carlyle thinks that Billy is jealous and wants Richie for himself.
(d) Carlyle thinks that Billy is trying to keep him from getting a "nut."

4. What is Billy's last name?
(a) Wilson.
(b) Douglas.
(c) Clark.
(d) Moore.

5. What does Richie say to Carlyle as the men are leaving to go to town?
(a) "Wait for me, Carlyle."
(b) "I hate you Carlyle!"
(c) "Why are you doing this to me Carlyle?"
(d) "What about me, Carlyle?"

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Roger, what has he "been turnin' my back on" all his life?

2. Why does Roger tell Carlyle that he got such a nice room in the Army?

3. Why did Richie's father yell at him when Richie caught him leaving the house with suitcases?

4. Whose father denied that he had a son?

5. Instead of Billy leaving the room, where does Billy tell Carlyle and Richie to go to?

(see the answer key)

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