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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Richie suggest Billy do instead of going to town with Carlyle and Roger?
(a) Go to town together.
(b) Go to the movies with him.
(c) Go to play basketball with him.
(d) Go to cool off and take a shower.

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

4. When Billy throws a basketball at Richie, what does the basketball knock out of Richie's hand?
(a) A bottle of cologne.
(b) The Playboy.
(c) A towel.
(d) Foot powder.

5. Why does Carlyle say that Richie has the duty job that he does?
(a) Because he is gay.
(b) For kissing ass
(c) Because he is dying.
(d) Because he is weak.

Short Answer Questions

1. When talking to Billy out "quality of talent," what is Carlyle referring to in regard to Richie and other men in the unit?

2. What does Roger say will help Billy become tougher?

3. What excuse does Richie make for closing the bunk room door?

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

5. Whose bed is Carlyle lying on when Billy comes back from the gym?

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