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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. After Carlyle leaves the room, after calling Richie rude, what does Billy say will cause him to find another bunk room?
(a) If Carlyle moves into their bunk room.
(b) If Rooney keeps coming in drunk.
(c) If Richie keeps making moves on him.
(d) If Carlyle falls asleep on the floor again.

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

3. Why does Roger tell Carlyle that he got such a nice room in the Army?
(a) Because he is a Spec 4.
(b) Because of good behavior.
(c) Because of his relationship with the master sergent.
(d) Because he paid off the bunk officer.

4. When Billy is being questioned by Carlyle about his bunk mates, Billy denies that Richie is gay. What does Billy claim Richie is?
(a) A child.
(b) A momma's boy.
(c) Effeminate.
(d) Confused.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Martin and Richie come to be in the military?

2. Who does Billy claim is a beautiful screamer?

3. What object is at the foot of each of the bunks?

4. Why does Billy get angry when Richie questions him about a story he told about a friend turning gay?

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

(see the answer key)

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