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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) Newbie.
(b) Ro.
(c) Kid.
(d) The black boy.

2. When talking to Billy out "quality of talent," what is Carlyle referring to in regard to Richie and other men in the unit?
(a) If Billy has slept with Richie or anyone else in the unit.
(b) If Richie has "turned" anyone else in the unit gay.
(c) If Billy thinks Richie likes Carlyle.
(d) If there are any other gays in the unit.

3. While discussing Richie's homosexuality, what does Carlyle claim he can "see" of Billy's?
(a) His scar.
(b) His "inner-gay."
(c) His soul.
(d) His heart.

4. As the men are discussing Carlyle before going to town, why does Roger say Carlyle has been acting like he has?
(a) Roger claims that Carlyle is an alcoholic.
(b) Roger claims Carlyle is messed up in the head.
(c) Roger feels like the whites are always trying to "keep him down."
(d) Roger claims Carlyle is homophobic.

5. How old was Billy when he decided what he wanted to do as a profession when he grew up?
(a) 10.
(b) 8.
(c) 16.
(d) 15.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Where did Billy and Roger meet for the first time?

4. When Roger tells Richie that he and Billy are exercising, Richie says, "everyone has their own little pet name for it." What is Richie referring to?

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

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