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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. After discussing what has happened to Martin, what does Richie offer to Carlyle?
(a) A cigarette.
(b) A hug.
(c) A book.
(d) A beer.

3. Who are the two black characters in the play?
(a) Carlyle and Roger.
(b) Roger and Clark.
(c) Clark and Billy.
(d) Billy and Martin.

4. What part of the day is it at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Late afternoon.
(b) Late evening.
(c) Midnight.
(d) Early morning.

5. According to Carlyle, what is "the black man's problem"?
(a) Too repressed.
(b) Too angry.
(c) Too dark.
(d) Too much feeling.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many people from Billy's platoon are going to Vietnam?

2. How are Cokes's boots different from everyone else's?

3. What is Carlyle's job in P Company?

4. What happened to Cokes when he ran over a spider hole while in battle?

5. What is Richie's duty job in the Army?

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