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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. Richie comes in while Billy and Roger are working out. How does Richie make fun of them?
(a) Richie says they will never become a couple if that is how they think it is done.
(b) Richie tells them that is not how one argues with the floor.
(c) Richie says that they are "humping" wrong.
(d) Richie laughs and calls them "gay."

2. What does Roger take out of his locker to put on before leaving the base?
(a) A cowboy hat.
(b) A smoking jacket.
(c) Sunglasses.
(d) A duster coat.

3. During the discussion about Frankie, Billy tells Richie that there is a new theory regarding homosexuality. What is the new theory?
(a) That it only happens to boys who grow up without fathers.
(b) That it is from drinking the water in New York.
(c) Genetics.
(d) That is is nurture, not nature.

4. How many people from Billy's platoon are going to Vietnam?
(a) Four.
(b) Three.
(c) Five.
(d) Seven.

5. What comment does Billy make about the waitress that makes Roger laugh at him?
(a) Billy thinks she would make a good mother.
(b) Billy says she likes him.
(c) Billy thinks she likes Roger.
(d) Billy says the black-haired waitress is smart.

Short Answer Questions

1. Carlyle has entered Richie's room looking for Roger. What does Richie do to make Carlyle think that Richie is going to hit on him?

2. While discussing Richie's homosexuality, what does Carlyle claim he can "see" of Billy's?

3. Why does Roger tell Carlyle that he got such a nice room in the Army?

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

5. After asking for a loan, why does Roger claim that Carlyle needs to get off base for a while?

(see the answer key)

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