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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. What is Rose's reaction when Troy asks her to help take care of Alberta's baby?
(a) She tells him to go away.
(b) She slaps Troy.
(c) She goes inside.
(d) She walks outside the fence.

2. What does Troy say to his daughter?
(a) That he won't let anything bad happen to her.
(b) That he cares about her.
(c) That people can be cruel.
(d) That he's done his best.

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

4. In response to what Rose tells him to do, what does Troy say he will do when the recruiter comes to the house?
(a) He says he will sign the papers.
(b) He says he will not ask the recruiter how much money is involved.
(c) He says he will wait to hear Bono's opinion.
(d) He says he won't sign the papers.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rose say in response to Troy's comment that she's supposed to come when she's called?

2. Which character in the play is not seen onstage?

3. Troy stops the conversation with Rose about his affair by saying he is going ________ (fill in the blank).

4. What does Rose tell Troy he should do when the football recruiter comes to the house?

5. For what offense does Troy say his father once almost beat him to death?

(see the answer key)

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