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

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 Carlyle say Richie did to him when he slept on the bunk house floor?

3. After coming in from playing basketball, how much money does Roger ask Billy or Richie to loan him?

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

5. Why does Billy claim to want to get a part-time job as a bartender?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

All of the characters have a flaw. Choose a character from the following list and describe their flaw. Use textual evidence to support the decision. Be sure to address the following questions in the essay: What is the character's flaw? Do others recognize the flaw? Do other characters depend on this flaw to use against the owner of the flaw? Does the character recognize their own flaw?

Essay Topic 3

Explain the differences between Roger and Carlyle. Be sure to address their individual standpoints on the Army, homosexuality, race, and friendship.

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