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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. During the discussion about Frankie, Billy tells Richie that there is a new theory regarding homosexuality. What is the new theory?
(a) That it is from drinking the water in New York.
(b) That it only happens to boys who grow up without fathers.
(c) Genetics.
(d) That is is nurture, not nature.

2. Why does Carlyle say he doesn't like "nobody's voice but my own"?
(a) He thinks everyone is beneath him.
(b) He thinks everyone is gay.
(c) Everyone bores him.
(d) He thinks everyone talks bad about him.

3. When Carlyle begins to flirt drunkenly with Richie, what does he do?
(a) Caryle starts rubbing Richie's back.
(b) Carlyle runs is hands through Richie's hair.
(c) Carlyle starts kissing Richie.
(d) Carlyle starts hugging Richie.

4. What is Richie's duty job in the Army?
(a) ED.
(b) KP.
(c) MT.
(d) SP.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Billy claim to want to get a part-time job as a bartender?

2. Who are the two black characters in the play?

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

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

5. Roger asks Billy if he would rather fight a war in the freezing cold or one where there were "awful ....". Awful what?

(see the answer key)

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