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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Billy and Roger first met, why did Roger keep talking to Billy?

2. After discussing what has happened to Martin, what does Richie offer to Carlyle?

3. As Carlyle is leaving the room, he calls Richie a punk. What does Richie call Carlyle?

4. What does Roger take out of his locker to put on before leaving the base?

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

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 one of Richie's "tall tales." Discuss why you believe Richie tells the story. Is there any truth behind the story? Why do you think Richie feels he must stretch the truth?

-What goes on in war: snakes and elephant dung

-The story about his dad leaving and being on TV

Essay Topic 3

Choose a character from the following list. Write a character analysis including information including the answers to the following questions: Who are they as a person? What do they want in life? What are their strengths? What are their weaknesses?

-Billy

-Roger

-Carlyle

-Richie

-Rooney

-Cokes

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