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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Carlyle think that Billy, Richie, and Roger share such a nice room?
(a) Because they are all gay.
(b) Because they all enlisted at the same time.
(c) Because they are all to go to Vietnam together.
(d) Because they all share the same duty job.

2. During the discussion about Frankie, Billy tells Richie that there is a new theory regarding homosexuality. What is the new theory?
(a) That it is from drinking the water in New York.
(b) Genetics.
(c) That is is nurture, not nature.
(d) That it only happens to boys who grow up without fathers.

3. What comment does Billy make about the waitress that makes Roger laugh at him?
(a) Billy says she likes him.
(b) Billy thinks she would make a good mother.
(c) Billy says the black-haired waitress is smart.
(d) Billy thinks she likes Roger.

4. How does Richie try to get Carlyle to leave the room peacefully after Carlyle accuses him of being rude?
(a) Richie is not peaceful; he is blunt and tells Carlyle to leave.
(b) Richie goes over to Carlyle and holds his hand while walking him out.
(c) Richie claims Carlyle must have some very important business to attend to.
(d) Richie tries to kiss Carlyle.

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

6. After discussing what has happened to Martin, what does Richie offer to Carlyle?
(a) A book.
(b) A beer.
(c) A hug.
(d) A cigarette.

7. What part of the day is it at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Midnight.
(b) Late evening.
(c) Late afternoon.
(d) Early morning.

8. After Billy tells Carlyle that Richie is not "queer," what does Carlyle claim to want from Richie?
(a) Carlyle says he wants to get grooming tips from Richie.
(b) Carlyle says he wants some "dating tips" from Richie.
(c) Carlyle says he wants "nothing" from Richie.
(d) Carlyle says he wants to "get some" from Richie.

9. 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) Richie tells Billy he is lying.
(c) Because Richie asks Billy if he thinks he could "turn gay."
(d) Richie asks Billy if he (Billy) is who turned gay.

10. When Carlyle begins to flirt drunkenly with Richie, what does he do?
(a) Caryle starts rubbing Richie's back.
(b) Carlyle runs is hands through Richie's hair.
(c) Carlyle starts hugging Richie.
(d) Carlyle starts kissing Richie.

11. According to Carlyle, what is the Army all about?
(a) Duties.
(b) Killing.
(c) Dying.
(d) Fighting.

12. When Billy is being questioned by Carlyle about his bunk mates, Billy denies that Richie is gay. What does Billy claim Richie is?
(a) A child.
(b) A momma's boy.
(c) Effeminate.
(d) Confused.

13. Where are the men planning on going when they leave the base?
(a) Charleston.
(b) D.C.
(c) Richmond.
(d) The Pier.

14. When Billy and Roger first met, why did Roger keep talking to Billy?
(a) Because Billy talked back.
(b) Because Billy was the only other black man.
(c) Because he had a crush on Billy.
(d) Because they found out that they grew up together.

15. What does Carlyle call Roger throughout the play?
(a) Ro.
(b) Newbie.
(c) Kid.
(d) The black boy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Carlyle say he doesn't like "nobody's voice but my own"?

2. What does Carlyle say Richie did to him when he slept on the bunk house floor?

3. After Billy and Roger leave to go play basketball, what does Richie to to Billy's bed?

4. Richie enters the bunk room as Carlyle and Billy are discussing him. What does Richie state about Carlyle?

5. What made Billy choose a profession that requires helping others?

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