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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 Billy get angry when Richie questions him about a story he told about a friend turning gay?
(a) Richie has heard this story before.
(b) Because Richie asks Billy if he thinks he could "turn gay."
(c) Richie asks Billy if he (Billy) is who turned gay.
(d) Richie tells Billy he is lying.

2. According to Cokes, what is worse that being a "queer"?
(a) Having leukemia.
(b) Leaving the Army.
(c) Dying in Vietnam.
(d) Having PTSD.

3. Rooney receives two injuries from his struggle with Carlyle. What is his first injury?
(a) Carlyle breaks Rooney's nose.
(b) Rooney is stabbed in the gut by Carlyle.
(c) Rooney cuts his hand on a broken whiskey bottle.
(d) Rooney cuts his hand on a broken beer bottle.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Roger take out of his locker to put on before leaving the base?

2. When Roger tells Richie that he and Billy are exercising, Richie says, "everyone has their own little pet name for it." What is Richie referring to?

3. What does Carlyle ask Richie if he is?

4. According to Cokes, what makes the "gooks" yellow?

5. How much money does Richie loan Carlyle?

(see the answer key)

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