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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. When the men are talking about their fathers, what does Richie have trouble opening?
(a) His eyes.
(b) His foot powder.
(c) His locker.
(d) A beer.

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

3. Why does Roger want to stay at the barracks instead of going downtown with Carlyle?
(a) Roger wants to clean the barracks floors.
(b) Roger wants to go to the gym.
(c) Roger wants to look at the Playboy.
(d) Roger hates Carlyle and will never go anywhere with him.

4. After Billy tells Carlyle that Richie is not "queer," what does Carlyle claim to want from Richie?
(a) Carlyle says he wants to "get some" from Richie.
(b) Carlyle says he wants to get grooming tips from Richie.
(c) Carlyle says he wants "nothing" from Richie.
(d) Carlyle says he wants some "dating tips" from Richie.

5. According to Cokes's and Rooney's song, what must a paratrooper count to before pulling the cord to his shoot?
(a) 10,000.
(b) 100.
(c) 10.
(d) 1,000.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Billy?

2. What character tries to slit his wrists in a suicide attempt?

3. While recalling events from his hometown, what does Roger tell the others happened to the man in the phone booth?

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. As Cokes and Rooney are telling the men about their past, what do they say happened to O'Flannigan?

(see the answer key)

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