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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. What does Richie suggest Billy do instead of going to town with Carlyle and Roger?
(a) Go to town together.
(b) Go to play basketball with him.
(c) Go to the movies with him.
(d) Go to cool off and take a shower.

2. What does Carlyle call Roger throughout the play?
(a) The black boy.
(b) Ro.
(c) Kid.
(d) Newbie.

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

4. Instead of Billy leaving the room, where does Billy tell Carlyle and Richie to go to?
(a) To hell.
(b) To the showers.
(c) Into some bushes or a field.
(d) To Carlyle's car.

5. What does Roger claim will happen to Sarge (Rooney) within one year?
(a) He will be dishonorably discharged.
(b) He will blow himself up.
(c) He will drink himself to death.
(d) He will die in action in the war.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Carlyle tell Billy he will be fine in battle?

2. Who tells Rooney that Carlyle stabbed Billy?

3. After discussing what has happened to Martin, what does Richie offer to Carlyle?

4. What does Roger make Billy do when Billy tells him he is "sick-like"?

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

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