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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. On the day the play begins, what did the boss do when he caught Troy and Bono's co-worker doing something wrong?
(a) He penalized the co-worker by reducing his pay.
(b) He did nothing.
(c) He fired the co-worker.
(d) He hit the co-worker.

2. Why does Troy say he is not prepared to give up the affair with Alberta?
(a) Because Alberta is pregnant.
(b) Because he's tired of Rose.
(c) Because Alberta makes him feel good.
(d) Because he can handle two women.

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

4. After Troy has confessed to the affair, what does Rose say she realizes about him?
(a) That he has turned into a good father.
(b) That he's just a drunk.
(c) That he is not the good man she thought he was.
(d) That he's had to put up with a lot in his life.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Troy say would have happened if he hadn't taken charge of Gabriel's money?

2. How are Gabriel and Lyons related?

3. What does Rose say about the possibility of improving one's life?

4. Who lives with Rose and Troy?

5. When did Troy say he reformed?

(see the answer key)

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