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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. For what offense does Troy say his father once almost beat him to death?
(a) He found out Troy was stealing.
(b) He caught Troy sneaking out of the house.
(c) He found out Troy had been skipping school.
(d) He found Troy with a girl.

2. What does Bono say about Alberta?
(a) Bono says that he wants to ask Alberta out.
(b) Bono says that he went to grade school with Alberta.
(c) Bono says that Troy has been spending a lot of time with her.
(d) Bono says that Alberta is going to be promoted.

3. While they are working together, for what reason does Troy say Cory should be grateful to him?
(a) That Rose and Troy are still together.
(b) That Troy is a good church-going man.
(c) That Troy has never beaten him.
(d) That Troy put a roof over his head and food in his mouth.

4. Why does Troy want to know where Cory is in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Troy wants Cory to spend more time at home.
(b) Troy wants Cory to help build the fence.
(c) Troy wants Cory to go to the store for him.
(d) Troy wants Cory to mow the lawn.

5. Before Rose can react to Troy's confession about an affair, who interrupts their conversation?
(a) Bono.
(b) Gabriel.
(c) Lyons.
(d) Cory.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Troy tell Cory in response to his explanation about the football recruiter?

2. What does Rose comment when Troy says that Gabriel can come and go at the boarding house just as he could at home?

3. After Rose sends Cory out to help Troy, what do Cory and Troy work on silently for some time before talking to each other?

4. What does Troy say about his boss?

5. Where do Troy and Bono come home from at the beginning of Act 2?

(see the answer key)

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