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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 object is at the foot of each of the bunks?
(a) A military backpack.
(b) A green wooden footlocker.
(c) A black wooden footlocker.
(d) A mini-stove.

2. Why does Richie think that Roger would understand problems associated with being homosexual?
(a) Because Richie states that blacks are supposed to be understanding about human struggles.
(b) Because Richie believes that Roger is a homosexual and just not telling anyone.
(c) Because Roger has secrets comparable to hiding one's sexual orientation.
(d) Because Roger's brother is homosexual, and Roger should be understanding.

3. When Billy gets stabbed, who goes to find help for Billy?
(a) Carlyle.
(b) Cokes.
(c) Roger.
(d) Richie.

4. What is the one threat (as stated by the stage directions) that all of the men share?
(a) Losing a limb.
(b) Homosexuals.
(c) Death.
(d) The war.

5. Where is Billy from?
(a) Illinois.
(b) Nebraska.
(c) Wisconsin.
(d) Kansas.

Short Answer Questions

1. Because of O'Flannigan's accident, what song was he unable to sing?

2. After coming in from playing basketball, how much money does Roger ask Billy or Richie to loan him?

3. Why does Roger want to stay at the barracks instead of going downtown with Carlyle?

4. How old was Billy when he decided what he wanted to do as a profession when he grew up?

5. What does Roger decide to do instead of leave on the walk Richie requests him to take?

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