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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Richie say to Carlyle as the men are leaving to go to town?

3. After Billy tells Carlyle that Richie is not "queer," what does Carlyle claim to want from Richie?

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

5. How old was Billy when he decided what he wanted to do as a profession when he grew up?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Of all of the men in the play, who do you believe will/could go the furthest in their military career? Why? What character traits make this character the most likely to succeed?

Essay Topic 3

From the following character list, choose a character and discuss that character's feelings regarding homosexuality. Be sure to address the following questions in your answer: Is the character accepting of homosexuality? Does the character like/accept Richie? Does this character cause problems for Richie (from a military aspect)? Does this character cause problems for Richie from a personal aspect?

-Billy

-Roger

-Carlyle

-Cokes

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