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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. Why does Richie believe the suicide attempt was made?
(a) To get out of the military.
(b) To really cause death.
(c) For a diagnosis of mental illness.
(d) For attention.

2. Why does Billy threaten Richie while they are mopping the bunks?
(a) Because Richie keeps making advances towards him (flirting).
(b) Because he is afraid Richie will tell the Army he is homosexual.
(c) Because Richie is not working hard enough.
(d) Because Billy caught Richie smoking pot.

3. What does Carlyle ask Richie if he is?
(a) A "homo."
(b) A "Jim."
(c) A funny.
(d) A punk.

4. What initial reason does Roger give for going off base with Carlyle?
(a) Because he thinks a movie will do them both good.
(b) Because he thinks Carlyle needs to be watched over.
(c) Because he has wheels.
(d) Because he really needs a friend.

5. As Carlyle is leaving the room, he calls Richie a punk. What does Richie call Carlyle?
(a) A pig.
(b) A pussycat.
(c) A dog.
(d) An animal.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Billy come to join the Army?

2. After Billy and Roger leave to go play basketball, what does Richie to to Billy's bed?

3. When talking about their pasts, what does Billy say his friend, Richie, did to his girlfriend one night?

4. What does Roger say will help Billy become tougher?

5. What do Roger and Billy bring Carlyle while he is laying on the floor?

(see the answer key)

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