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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. While rubbing Carlyle's feet, why does Richie suggest Billy and Roger go for a walk?
(a) So that he can question Carlyle about the night out on the town.
(b) So that he can talk to Carlyle about Billy's behavior.
(c) So that Richie and Carlyle can have some intimate time.
(d) So that he can admit to Carlyle that he is homosexual.

2. According to Carlyle, "fightin' and lovin' real different" from what?
(a) "What the Army expects from the blacks."
(b) "The feelings I got."
(c) "From bleeding and fighting."
(d) "From lovin' and fightin'."

3. What is Rooney's (L.B.J.) MOS?
(a) Flight coordinator.
(b) Demolitions.
(c) Weaponry.
(d) Medical technician.

4. Who does Billy claim is a beautiful screamer?
(a) Roger.
(b) Richie.
(c) Cokes.
(d) Rooney.

5. How old was Billy when he decided what he wanted to do as a profession when he grew up?
(a) 15.
(b) 16.
(c) 8.
(d) 10.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Roger and Billy have a problem with Richie telling them to take a walk?

2. After Billy tells Carlyle that Richie is not "queer," what does Carlyle claim to want from Richie?

3. Who are the two black characters in the play?

4. What does Roger claim will happen to Sarge (Rooney) within one year?

5. When talking about their pasts, what does Billy say his friend, Richie, did to his girlfriend one night?

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