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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the beginning of Act 2, Scene 1, Billy asks Roger if he thinks Billy is a what?

2. What made Billy choose a profession that requires helping others?

3. After Billy and Roger leave to go play basketball, what does Richie to to Billy's bed?

4. Why does Billy get angry when Richie questions him about a story he told about a friend turning gay?

5. What initial reason does Roger give for going off base with Carlyle?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the play, Billy repeatedly denies Richie's homosexuality. Why does Billy do this? What is Billy afraid of? Does Billy think that Richie is a threat? Be sure to use textual evidence to support your standpoint.

Essay Topic 2

Choose from the following list a character and discuss the/any stereotypes related to the character. Be sure to address the following questions in the essay: Does the character fall into a typical stereotype? Why/Why not? How do they align with a particular stereotype? How do they stray from a particular stereotype? Do those around them see them as falling into a particular stereotype? Do they see themselves in alignment with a particular stereotype? Be sure to use textual evidence to support decisions.

-Billy

-Roger

-Carlyle

-Richie

-Rooney

-Cokes

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the tensions between Billy and Richie throughout the play. Why do the tensions exist for Billy? Why do the tensions exist for Richie? Are the tensions justified? Why/why not?

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