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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. When Billy and Roger first met, why did Roger keep talking to Billy?
(a) Because Billy was the only other black man.
(b) Because they found out that they grew up together.
(c) Because Billy talked back.
(d) Because he had a crush on Billy.

2. How many people from Billy's platoon are going to Vietnam?
(a) Five.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) Seven.

3. News regarding Martin has come in. Where is Martin going?
(a) The Army is putting him in a mental hospital.
(b) The Army is sending him home.
(c) The Army is sending him to Vietnam.
(d) The Army is transferring him to another unit.

4. Which character discusses the attempted suicide with the character who tried to slit his wrists?
(a) Richie.
(b) Billy.
(c) Martin.
(d) Carlyle.

5. While recalling events from his hometown, what does Roger tell the others happened to the man in the phone booth?
(a) He was assulted by a homosexual man.
(b) He was stabbed and died.
(c) He was killed by gunfire.
(d) A delivery truck lost control and ran over him.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After Carlyle leaves the room, after calling Richie rude, what does Billy say will cause him to find another bunk room?

3. Because of O'Flannigan's accident, what song was he unable to sing?

4. What excuse does Carlyle make for his behavior (crawling on the floor)?

5. What is Rooney's nickname for Cokes?

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