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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. In Act 1, where does Richie invite Billy to go?
(a) Off base to a bar.
(b) Home with him on leave.
(c) The movies.
(d) To go visit his sister.

2. What did Richie do after his father left him and his mother?
(a) Richie went to the police station to report his dad as a runaway.
(b) He ran to the movies.
(c) Richie laid in the grass, closed his eyes, and waited for his dad to come home.
(d) He went to his room and cried.

3. After Richie tells Billy that Carlyle thinks he is pretty, Carlyle says "no." What does Carlyle say about Richie?
(a) That "boys" are fine, not pretty.
(b) That "punks" are cute, and Richie is cute.
(c) That "punks" are beautiful, not pretty.
(d) That Richie is ugly, not pretty.

4. Where was Richie coming home from when he caught his father leaving him and his mother?
(a) School.
(b) The movies.
(c) The playground.
(d) Music lessons.

5. How many bunks are on the stage at the opening of Act 1?
(a) Four.
(b) Six.
(c) Three.
(d) Five.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the discussion about Frankie, Billy tells Richie that there is a new theory regarding homosexuality. What is the new theory?

2. What is Rooney's (L.B.J.) MOS?

3. Why is Cokes sent home from battle?

4. How old was Richie when his father left him and his mother?

5. What is the only book that Richie tries to read during the play?

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