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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. According to the stage directions, what song begins playing at the end of Act 1?
(a) The National Anthem.
(b) The Star-Spangled Banner.
(c) A funeral march.
(d) Taps.

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

3. What does Carlyle blame his bad behavior on?
(a) Carlyle says he just received his papers.
(b) Carlyle says he is drunk.
(c) Carlyle says he is restless and bored.
(d) Carlyle states that he was placed on the DL.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Richie's sexual orientation?

2. What is Richie's duty job in the Army?

3. When Carlyle begins to flirt drunkenly with Richie, what does he do?

4. As Richie is discussing the war with Billy and Roger, who does he claim hangs snakes by the tail in dark caves waiting for soldiers to enter and be bitten?

5. What happens to Cokes after he and Rooney finish singing their song?

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