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

2. When talking about their pasts, what does Billy say his friend, Richie, did to his girlfriend one night?
(a) Richie choked her for calling him a "homo."
(b) Richie dumped his girlfriend to be with a man.
(c) Richie killed his girlfriend for cheating on him.
(d) Richie beat up his girlfriend for being with a woman.

3. As the others are leaving for town, what does Richie claim Billy is scared to death of?
(a) Carlyle.
(b) A cathouse.
(c) Roger.
(d) Showers.

4. What excuse does Richie make for closing the bunk room door?
(a) Richie says it is too bright in the hallway.
(b) Richie says that there is a draft in the hallway.
(c) Richie says he wants to have some private time with Carlyle.
(d) Richie saya that it is too loud in the hallway.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who turns the light out at the end of the play?

2. Why does Carlyle refuse to get off of the floor and into bed?

3. Rooney receives two injuries from his struggle with Carlyle. What is his first injury?

4. Why does Carlyle tell Billy he will be fine in battle?

5. Why does Roger tell Carlyle that he got such a nice room in the Army?

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