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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. Under what circumstances was Gabriel injured, leaving him with a brass plate in his head?
(a) When he fell down a flight of stairs.
(b) In a car accident.
(c) In the war.
(d) While loading a garbage truck.

2. When Cory comes out and tries to free Rose from Troy's grip, what does Troy do?
(a) He punches Cory.
(b) He throws Rose to the ground.
(c) He yells for Gabriel to come outside.
(d) He lets Rose go.

3. As the first Act closes, what does Troy tell Cory he'd better be careful not to do?
(a) Steal anything ever again.
(b) Strike out.
(c) Fail his classes.
(d) Find another job.

4. What does Rose comment when Troy says that Gabriel can come and go at the boarding house just as he could at home?
(a) Rose says that the boarding house is too expensive.
(b) Rose says that it's not the same thing.
(c) Rose says that she agrees with Troy.
(d) Rose says that Gabriel doesn't understand that.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Rose and Bono say about Troy's long stories?

2. As Troy complains about how everybody manages his money for him, Gabriel arrives carrying what?

3. What happened to Troy's mother?

4. What was the money Gabriel received as a compensation for his injury used for?

5. Why does Troy tell Cory he has to get another job?

(see the answer key)

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