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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 2/3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the hospital contact Troy?
(a) To file a missing persons report.
(b) To pick up his and Alberta's baby.
(c) To give blood.
(d) To sign the papers for Alberta to be put in the mental institution.

2. What does Troy say about a boy who lies to his father?
(a) He says it's the father's fault.
(b) He says it means trouble for the whole family.
(c) He says it's time for that boy to get out.
(d) He says it's time for more severe punishment.

3. At the end of Rose and Troy's conversation about Gabriel's money, where does Troy go?
(a) To find Cory.
(b) To bring Gabriel back.
(c) To mow the lawn.
(d) To listen to a ball game on the radio.

4. What is Lyons actually doing when he puts his hand in his pocket?
(a) Lyons is going to show he has no money and to ask for more.
(b) Lyons is going to jingle his change to show he's got money in his pocket.
(c) Lyons plans to pay back the $10 he borrowed from Troy earlier.
(d) Lyons is going to pay Bono back.

5. After Gabriel leaves, what does Rose tell Troy she's heard about Gabriel?
(a) That he beat up a woman.
(b) That he's been playing the lottery.
(c) That he's begun acting crazy at church.
(d) That he's not eating right at the boarding house.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. As the first Act closes, what does Troy tell Cory he'd better be careful not to do?

3. After Lyons and Bono leave, Cory comes home angry with his father for what?

4. When Rose agrees to take care of the baby, what does she say Troy will be from that moment on?

5. Who is Blue?

(see the answer key)

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