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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. After asking for a loan, why does Roger claim that Carlyle needs to get off base for a while?
(a) Because he feels bad about how he has been acting.
(b) Because he needs to go see his family.
(c) Because he is being shipped off the Vietnam soon.
(d) Because he needs to go get drunk.

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 Billy has slept with Richie or anyone else in the unit.
(b) If Billy thinks Richie likes Carlyle.
(c) If there are any other gays in the unit.
(d) If Richie has "turned" anyone else in the unit gay.

3. What does Roger get caught looking at in Richie's footlocker?
(a) A letter from the Army.
(b) A pin-up girl's picture.
(c) A wallet.
(d) A picture of a naked man.

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

5. What part of the day is it at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Early morning.
(b) Midnight.
(c) Late evening.
(d) Late afternoon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Carlyle blame his bad behavior on?

2. Why does Billy claim to want to get a part-time job as a bartender?

3. What object is at the foot of each of the bunks?

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 does MOS stand for?

(see the answer key)

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