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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Billy claim to want to get a part-time job as a bartender?
(a) For the money.
(b) To become part of the world again.
(c) To meet women.
(d) To learn the ropes of being tougher.

2. What comment does Billy make about the waitress that makes Roger laugh at him?
(a) Billy says the black-haired waitress is smart.
(b) Billy says she likes him.
(c) Billy thinks she would make a good mother.
(d) Billy thinks she likes Roger.

3. What does Richie say to Carlyle as the men are leaving to go to town?
(a) "What about me, Carlyle?"
(b) "Wait for me, Carlyle."
(c) "Why are you doing this to me Carlyle?"
(d) "I hate you Carlyle!"

4. Why does Richie question his own mentality after Billy and Roger leave to play basketball?
(a) He begins to do push-ups.
(b) He forgot if he took a shower already.
(c) He grabs a beer and chugs it.
(d) He starts to bounce a basketball in the room.

5. How did Billy come to join the Army?
(a) Drafted.
(b) Enlisted.
(c) Time off for good behavior from jail.
(d) Part of judges orders.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many years does Martin have left to serve in the military?

2. What made Billy choose a profession that requires helping others?

3. What part of the day is it at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 1?

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

5. Why does Carlyle say he doesn't like "nobody's voice but my own"?

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