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

2. When talking to Billy out "quality of talent," what is Carlyle referring to in regard to Richie and other men in the unit?
(a) If Richie has "turned" anyone else in the unit gay.
(b) If Billy has slept with Richie or anyone else in the unit.
(c) If there are any other gays in the unit.
(d) If Billy thinks Richie likes Carlyle.

3. What happened to Cokes when he ran over a spider hole while in battle?
(a) He was shot in the "ass."
(b) He was shot in the "ah'm."
(c) He was shot in the "'ot."
(d) He was shot in the foot.

4. What is the one threat (as stated by the stage directions) that all of the men share?
(a) Losing a limb.
(b) The war.
(c) Death.
(d) Homosexuals.

5. What comment does Billy make about the waitress that makes Roger laugh at him?
(a) Billy says the black-haired waitress is smart.
(b) Billy says she likes him.
(c) Billy thinks she likes Roger.
(d) Billy thinks she would make a good mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Richie believe the suicide attempt was made?

2. When Roger tells Richie that he and Billy are exercising, Richie says, "everyone has their own little pet name for it." What is Richie referring to?

3. What does Roger get caught looking at in Richie's footlocker?

4. Since Rich missed dinner to take care of Richie, what does Billy bring him from the mess hall?

5. What division of the Army have Rooney and Cokes been in together?

(see the answer key)

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