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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 Carlyle call Roger throughout the play?
(a) Ro.
(b) Kid.
(c) Newbie.
(d) The black boy.

2. As the others are leaving for town, what does Richie claim Billy is scared to death of?
(a) A cathouse.
(b) Showers.
(c) Carlyle.
(d) Roger.

3. Why does Billy throw his sneaker at Carlyle?
(a) Because Carlyle tries to kiss him.
(b) Because Carlyle starts to take his clothes off.
(c) Because Carlyle breaks a beer bottle.
(d) Because Carlyle has a switchblade.

4. What is Rooney's nickname for Cokes?
(a) Keys.
(b) Cokie.
(c) Pop.
(d) Diet.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What excuse does Richie make for closing the bunk room door?

2. What object is at the foot of each of the bunks?

3. Why does Carlyle make up a story about being covered in blood?

4. Why does Richie think that Roger would understand problems associated with being homosexual?

5. According to the stage directions, what song begins playing at the end of Act 1?

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