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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. In the beginning of Act 2, Scene 1, Billy asks Roger if he thinks Billy is a what?
(a) Child.
(b) Homosexual.
(c) Busybody.
(d) Fraud.

2. What does Roger say will help Billy become tougher?
(a) Learning a "fall-away" jumper.
(b) Becoming an S.P.
(c) Boxing.
(d) Becoming a bouncer.

3. Where did Billy and Roger meet for the first time?
(a) In Vietnam.
(b) Basic training.
(c) P Company.
(d) Recruiting meeting.

4. What does Richie say to Carlyle as the men are leaving to go to town?
(a) "Wait for me, Carlyle."
(b) "I hate you Carlyle!"
(c) "Why are you doing this to me Carlyle?"
(d) "What about me, Carlyle?"

5. What made Billy choose a profession that requires helping others?
(a) His brother died from leukemia.
(b) Billy's parents abused him.
(c) A childhood friend was murdered.
(d) A neighbor went mad and started axing cars.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Carlyle call Roger throughout the play?

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

3. What does Richie suggest Billy do instead of going to town with Carlyle and Roger?

4. How did Billy come to join the Army?

5. After Billy tells Carlyle that Richie is not "queer," what does Carlyle claim to want from Richie?

(see the answer key)

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