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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. Why does Rooney fail to act like a man who has been badly injured?
(a) Rooney is too drunk to realize he is injured.
(b) Rooney does not want to show weakness, an Army trait.
(c) Rooney is too high.
(d) Rooney is too proud to admit the injury has hurt him.

2. At first, who does the lieutenant accuse of attacking Billy and Rooney?
(a) Carlyle.
(b) Roger.
(c) Richie.
(d) Cokes.

3. Why does Carlyle yell at Billy when questioning Billy about why he is so uptight?
(a) Carlyle thinks that Billy is jealous and wants him for himself.
(b) Because Billy smacks him.
(c) Carlyle thinks that Billy is trying to keep him from getting a "nut."
(d) Carlyle thinks that Billy is jealous and wants Richie for himself.

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

5. What does Carlyle call Roger throughout the play?
(a) Newbie.
(b) Ro.
(c) The black boy.
(d) Kid.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Billy threaten Richie while they are mopping the bunks?

2. Which character discusses the attempted suicide with the character who tried to slit his wrists?

3. Why does it seem impossible for Rooney to be competent in his MOS?

4. Who tells Rooney that Carlyle stabbed Billy?

5. What excuse does Richie make for closing the bunk room door?

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