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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Because of O'Flannigan's accident, what song was he unable to sing?

2. Who are the two black characters in the play?

3. Since Rich missed dinner to take care of Richie, what does Billy bring him from the mess hall?

4. In the beginning of Act 1, what does Martin tell Richie he does every morning when he wakes up?

5. Why does it seem impossible for Rooney to be competent in his MOS?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Carlyle hate the Army?

2. Why does Billy get so angry at Richie for thinking that he is "Frankie"?

3. Why does Carlyle think that he must teach Billy a lesson for throwing a shoe at him?

4. Why is the fact that Roger smokes contradictory to his other behaviors?

5. Why does Billy say that he would rather face "freezin' cold" than snakes?

6. Why does Billy compare Carlyle to an animal?

7. Why is Carlyle jealous of Billy, Richie, and Roger?

8. Why does Carlyle speak in the third person when talking to Richie about his (Carlyle's) behavior the night he passed out on the bunk room floor?

9. Why does Richie agree with Billy in regard to saying that there is something wrong with Carlyle?

10. Rooney makes a huge show about Cokes's boots. What makes Cokes's boots special?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who do you believe the strongest character in the play is? The weakest? Why do you believe this to be true? Be sure to use textual evidence to support the decision.

Essay Topic 2

Choose a character from the following list. Discuss whether or not you believe that character thinks/believes Richie is a homosexual. Be sure to discuss their conversations, behaviors, and the stage directions associated with any textual evidence that is deemed supportive of the decision.

-Billy

-Carlyle

-Roger

Essay Topic 3

All of the men (Billy, Roger, Richie, and Carlyle) are afraid of war. Choose one character and define their fear of war using textual evidence while explaining the reasoning behind the fears.

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