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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 kind of powder does Richie use for his rashes?
(a) Baby powder.
(b) Foot powder.
(c) Army issue medicated powder.
(d) Baking powder.

2. Which character discusses the attempted suicide with the character who tried to slit his wrists?
(a) Carlyle.
(b) Billy.
(c) Martin.
(d) Richie.

3. After asking for a loan, why does Roger claim that Carlyle needs to get off base for a while?
(a) Because he needs to go see his family.
(b) Because he needs to go get drunk.
(c) Because he feels bad about how he has been acting.
(d) Because he is being shipped off the Vietnam soon.

4. What is the one threat (as stated by the stage directions) that all of the men share?
(a) Death.
(b) Losing a limb.
(c) Homosexuals.
(d) The war.

5. Why does Billy claim to want to get a part-time job as a bartender?
(a) To learn the ropes of being tougher.
(b) For the money.
(c) To become part of the world again.
(d) To meet women.

Short Answer Questions

1. While recalling events from his hometown, what does Roger tell the others happened to the man in the phone booth?

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

3. Richie comes in while Billy and Roger are working out. How does Richie make fun of them?

4. Where does Richie tell Carlyle the "real Richie" has gone?

5. What does MOS stand for?

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