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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Carlyle refuse to get off of the floor and into bed?
(a) Carlyle says he cannot walk because of his broken ankle.
(b) Carlyle is afraid Richie will get into bed with him.
(c) Carlyle says he cannot find his bed; it is gone.
(d) Carlyle is afraid of his bed.

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's brother is homosexual, and Roger should be understanding.
(d) Because Roger has secrets comparable to hiding one's sexual orientation.

3. According to the stage directions, what song begins playing at the end of Act 1?
(a) Taps.
(b) The Star-Spangled Banner.
(c) A funeral march.
(d) The National Anthem.

4. How did Martin and Richie come to be in the military?
(a) It is part of time off for good behavior from jail.
(b) They were drafted.
(c) They enlisted.
(d) It is judges orders to avoid jail time.

5. When talking about their pasts, what does Billy say his friend, Richie, did to his girlfriend one night?
(a) Richie dumped his girlfriend to be with a man.
(b) Richie killed his girlfriend for cheating on him.
(c) Richie beat up his girlfriend for being with a woman.
(d) Richie choked her for calling him a "homo."

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Roger think Richie joined the Army?

3. As Billy, Roger, and Richie are getting finishing up the floors, Roger gets out a radio. What song are they listening to?

4. As Roger is finishing up the mopping, what do Cokes and Rooney carry into the room?

5. According to Cokes, what makes the "gooks" yellow?

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