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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. As the others are leaving for town, what does Richie claim Billy is scared to death of?
(a) Roger.
(b) A cathouse.
(c) Carlyle.
(d) Showers.

2. Where are the men planning on going when they leave the base?
(a) The Pier.
(b) D.C.
(c) Richmond.
(d) Charleston.

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

4. What does Roger claim will happen to Sarge (Rooney) within one year?
(a) He will die in action in the war.
(b) He will drink himself to death.
(c) He will blow himself up.
(d) He will be dishonorably discharged.

5. Who does Billy claim is a beautiful screamer?
(a) Rooney.
(b) Richie.
(c) Cokes.
(d) Roger.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Carlyle say he doesn't like "nobody's voice but my own"?

2. What excuse does Carlyle make for his behavior (crawling on the floor)?

3. Why does Cokes claim he has been falling down a lot?

4. What kind of powder does Richie use for his rashes?

5. Why does Roger want to stay at the barracks instead of going downtown with Carlyle?

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