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

2. Roger asks Billy if he would rather fight a war in the freezing cold or one where there were "awful ....". Awful what?
(a) Living quarters.
(b) Sergeants.
(c) Poisons.
(d) Snakes.

3. What does Roger decide to do instead of leave on the walk Richie requests him to take?
(a) Go to take a shower.
(b) Go to sleep.
(c) Go to the mess hall.
(d) Go to the gym.

4. Why does Roger think Richie joined the Army?
(a) To be around lots of men.
(b) To become "straight."
(c) To get away from his parents.
(d) To be killed and die in honor.

5. What is Richie's duty job in the Army?
(a) ED.
(b) KP.
(c) SP.
(d) MT.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Richie believe the suicide attempt was made?

2. After asking for a loan, why does Roger claim that Carlyle needs to get off base for a while?

3. According to Carlyle, what is the Army all about?

4. What does Roger do after the bodies have been removed and Carlyle is taken out?

5. Why do Roger and Billy have a problem with Richie telling them to take a walk?

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