Fences | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Act 1, Scene 1

1. Tony and Bono get together on the Friday night on which Fences begins. What is their reason for doing so?

To drink beer and talk.

2. Earlier in the day, what had one of Troy and Bono's co-workers been caught doing?

Trying to steal a watermelon.

3. On the day the play begins, what did the boss do when he caught Troy and Bono's co-worker doing something wrong?

He did nothing.

4. On the day the play begins, what does Troy confront his boss about?

About why black men weren't allowed to drive trucks.

5. What does Bono say about Alberta?

Bono says that Troy has been spending a lot of time with her.

6. What does Troy say about Alberta?

Troy says that Alberta is sexy, but he hasn't been with her.

7. What does Troy say about his faithfulness to...
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