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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. When discussing the war with Richie, who does Roger claim everyone is saying is the new "Hitler"?
(a) The president.
(b) Billy.
(c) L.B.J.
(d) Ho Chi Minh.

2. What excuse does Carlyle make for his behavior (crawling on the floor)?
(a) Carlyle states he is afraid of dying and acting like a child makes him feel better.
(b) Carlyle does not give an excuse.
(c) Carlyle says he has lost his mind.
(d) Carlyle states that he is drunk.

3. 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 laughs and calls them "gay."
(d) Richie says that they are "humping" wrong.

4. As Billy, Roger, and Richie are getting finishing up the floors, Roger gets out a radio. What song are they listening to?
(a) "Solider Boy," by The Shirelles.
(b) "It's Now or Never," by Elvis Presley.
(c) "Ruby," by Ray Charles.
(d) "The Twist," by Chubby Checker.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Billy threaten Richie while they are mopping the bunks?

2. As the men are discussing Carlyle before going to town, why does Roger say Carlyle has been acting like he has?

3. What did Cokes get the Silver Star for?

4. What does MOS stand for?

5. After Carlyle leaves the room, after calling Richie rude, what does Billy say will cause him to find another bunk room?

(see the answer key)

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