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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Richie try to get Carlyle to leave the room peacefully after Carlyle accuses him of being rude?

2. Where are the men planning on going when they leave the base?

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

4. What comment does Billy make about the waitress that makes Roger laugh at him?

5. How old was Billy when he decided what he wanted to do as a profession when he grew up?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Discuss the relationship between Cokes and Rooney. Why do you believe they have the relationship that they do? What fuels their friendship? Would their friendship be the same if they had not served together?

Essay Topic 3

Explain the differences between Roger and Carlyle. Be sure to address their individual standpoints on the Army, homosexuality, race, and friendship.

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