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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. According to the stage directions, where is Richie sitting at the opening of Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) On Roger's bed.
(b) In the middle of the room on the floor.
(c) On his bed.
(d) On the floor next to Roger's foot locker.

2. When Billy throws a basketball at Richie, what does the basketball knock out of Richie's hand?
(a) Foot powder.
(b) A bottle of cologne.
(c) The Playboy.
(d) A towel.

3. What does Carlyle say Richie did to him when he slept on the bunk house floor?
(a) Smoked his drugs.
(b) Slept on the floor with him.
(c) Tried some "funny-stuff."
(d) Kissed his "joint."

4. Who are the two black characters in the play?
(a) Carlyle and Roger.
(b) Billy and Martin.
(c) Roger and Clark.
(d) Clark and Billy.

5. As Billy and Roger contemplate Carlyle's enlistment into the Army, why does Billy claim Carlyle is in the Army?
(a) Billy claims it is because of Freedom's Frontier.
(b) Billy claims it is to finally become someone to be proud of.
(c) Billy claims it is only because of the court order.
(d) Billy claims it is a deathwish.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of Act 1, what does Richie do to Carlyle to get Billy to yell at him?

2. As the men are discussing Carlyle before going to town, why does Roger say Carlyle has been acting like he has?

3. What is Richie's sexual orientation?

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

5. During the conversation about their fathers, where does Richie believe he saw his father?

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