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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Billy and Roger first met, why did Roger keep talking to Billy?
(a) Because he had a crush on Billy.
(b) Because Billy talked back.
(c) Because they found out that they grew up together.
(d) Because Billy was the only other black man.

2. Why does Carlyle refuse to get off of the floor and into bed?
(a) Carlyle says he cannot walk because of his broken ankle.
(b) Carlyle is afraid of his bed.
(c) Carlyle says he cannot find his bed; it is gone.
(d) Carlyle is afraid Richie will get into bed with him.

3. While discussing Richie's homosexuality, what does Carlyle claim he can "see" of Billy's?
(a) His "inner-gay."
(b) His scar.
(c) His soul.
(d) His heart.

4. What does Carlyle say Richie did to him when he slept on the bunk house floor?
(a) Tried some "funny-stuff."
(b) Slept on the floor with him.
(c) Smoked his drugs.
(d) Kissed his "joint."

5. After Billy and Roger leave to go play basketball, what does Richie to to Billy's bed?
(a) Climbs in naked and rubs himself all over the sheets.
(b) Tears up the Playboy and throws the pieces all over his bed.
(c) Pulls all of the sheets off.
(d) Sprays cologne all over it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Cokes do to the man in the spider hole?

2. What does Carlyle call Roger throughout the play?

3. What made Billy choose a profession that requires helping others?

4. Why does Billy throw his sneaker at Carlyle?

5. Why does Richie think that Roger would understand problems associated with being homosexual?

(see the answer key)

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