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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. What does Roger claim will happen to Sarge (Rooney) within one year?
(a) He will be dishonorably discharged.
(b) He will blow himself up.
(c) He will die in action in the war.
(d) He will drink himself to death.

2. What problem does Carlyle have with all of the officers in the Army?
(a) They all have college educations.
(b) They are all black.
(c) They are all white.
(d) They all come from wealthy families.

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

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

5. Why does Billy get angry when Richie questions him about a story he told about a friend turning gay?
(a) Richie has heard this story before.
(b) Because Richie asks Billy if he thinks he could "turn gay."
(c) Richie tells Billy he is lying.
(d) Richie asks Billy if he (Billy) is who turned gay.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Carlyle, what is the Army all about?

2. What did Cokes do to the man in the spider hole?

3. When Billy and Roger first met, why did Roger keep talking to Billy?

4. What excuse does Carlyle make for his behavior (crawling on the floor)?

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

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