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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Billy from?
(a) Illinois.
(b) Kansas.
(c) Wisconsin.
(d) Nebraska.

2. Why does Billy get angry when Richie questions him about a story he told about a friend turning gay?
(a) Richie has heard this story before.
(b) Because Richie asks Billy if he thinks he could "turn gay."
(c) Richie asks Billy if he (Billy) is who turned gay.
(d) Richie tells Billy he is lying.

3. Why does Richie believe the suicide attempt was made?
(a) For attention.
(b) To get out of the military.
(c) To really cause death.
(d) For a diagnosis of mental illness.

4. While rubbing Carlyle's feet, why does Richie suggest Billy and Roger go for a walk?
(a) So that he can question Carlyle about the night out on the town.
(b) So that he can talk to Carlyle about Billy's behavior.
(c) So that he can admit to Carlyle that he is homosexual.
(d) So that Richie and Carlyle can have some intimate time.

5. As Roger is finishing up the mopping, what do Cokes and Rooney carry into the room?
(a) Whiskey and beer bottles.
(b) Martin.
(c) The mail.
(d) More mops.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Richie try to get Carlyle to leave the room peacefully after Carlyle accuses him of being rude?

2. How are Cokes's boots different from everyone else's?

3. What is Richie's last name?

4. According to the stage directions, how many lights hang at the center of the ceiling?

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

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