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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. At the beginning of Act 2, Scene 2, what is Billy wearing?
(a) A military issue white T-shirt.
(b) A blue oxford-cloth shirt.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Roger's smoking jacket.

2. What character tries to slit his wrists in a suicide attempt?
(a) Carlyle.
(b) Martin.
(c) Billy.
(d) Richie.

3. Why does Richie question his own mentality after Billy and Roger leave to play basketball?
(a) He starts to bounce a basketball in the room.
(b) He grabs a beer and chugs it.
(c) He forgot if he took a shower already.
(d) He begins to do push-ups.

4. In the beginning of Act 2, Scene 1, Billy asks Roger if he thinks Billy is a what?
(a) Fraud.
(b) Homosexual.
(c) Child.
(d) Busybody.

5. Why do Roger and Billy have a problem with Richie telling them to take a walk?
(a) Because they want to stay and watch what goes on.
(b) Because it is their room too.
(c) Because they want to be a part of what happens.
(d) Because they are jealous.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who brings Carlyle back to the room after he flees from attacking Billy and Rooney?

2. When Billy is being questioned by Carlyle about his bunk mates, Billy denies that Richie is gay. What does Billy claim Richie is?

3. At the opening of Act 2, Scene2, whose lamp is lighting the room?

4. According to the stage directions, where is Richie sitting at the opening of Act 2, Scene 2?

5. What does Billy do that causes Carlyle to draw a weapon?

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