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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After calling Richie "Eddie," what does Richie say his friends call him?

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

4. Where are the men planning on going when they leave the base?

5. As the others are leaving for town, what does Richie claim Billy is scared to death of?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the tensions between Billy and Richie throughout the play. Why do the tensions exist for Billy? Why do the tensions exist for Richie? Are the tensions justified? Why/why not?

Essay Topic 2

Choose a pairing from the following list. Discuss the friendship in depth. Be sure to address the following questions in the essay: What is the friendship based upon? What are the strengths in the friendship? What are the weakness of the friendship? Is the friendship "typical"? Why/ why not? Be sure to use textual evidence to support the answers.

-Billy and Roger

-Roger and Carlyle

-Billy and Richie (if you see a friendship)

-Cokes and Rooney

Essay Topic 3

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.

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