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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Roger think Richie joined the Army?
(a) To be around lots of men.
(b) To get away from his parents.
(c) To become "straight."
(d) To be killed and die in honor.

2. Why does Carlyle refuse to get off of the floor and into bed?
(a) Carlyle says he cannot find his bed; it is gone.
(b) Carlyle is afraid of his bed.
(c) Carlyle says he cannot walk because of his broken ankle.
(d) Carlyle is afraid Richie will get into bed with him.

3. When talking about their pasts, what does Billy say his friend, Richie, did to his girlfriend one night?
(a) Richie dumped his girlfriend to be with a man.
(b) Richie choked her for calling him a "homo."
(c) Richie killed his girlfriend for cheating on him.
(d) Richie beat up his girlfriend for being with a woman.

4. At the end of Act 1, what does Richie do to Carlyle to get Billy to yell at him?
(a) Richie lies down beside Carlyle.
(b) Richie kisses Carlyle.
(c) Richie kicks Carlyle.
(d) Richie covers up Carlyle and pats his arm.

5. What character tries to slit his wrists in a suicide attempt?
(a) Richie.
(b) Carlyle.
(c) Martin.
(d) Billy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are the two black characters in the play?

2. Roger asks Billy if he would rather fight a war in the freezing cold or one where there were "awful ....". Awful what?

3. What kind of powder does Richie use for his rashes?

4. What did Cokes do to the man in the spider hole?

5. In Act 1, where does Richie invite Billy to go?

(see the answer key)

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