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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. News regarding Martin has come in. Where is Martin going?
(a) The Army is sending him home.
(b) The Army is putting him in a mental hospital.
(c) The Army is transferring him to another unit.
(d) The Army is sending him to Vietnam.

2. What does Carlyle pull out of his pocket after catching Roger in Richie's footlocker?
(a) A pint of whiskey.
(b) A marijuana cigarette.
(c) A letter from Roger's family.
(d) A cigar.

3. Why does Roger tell Richie to keep Rooney's death from Cokes?
(a) Because Cokes is too drunk and his friend.
(b) Because He wants to tell Cokes.
(c) Because he doesn't want to see Cokes cry.
(d) Because it is the Army's problem now.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Carlyle call Roger throughout the play?

3. According to Roger, what has he "been turnin' my back on" all his life?

4. According to Carlyle, what is the Army all about?

5. What does Carlyle ask Richie if he is?

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