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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. 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 mow the lawn.
(d) Troy wants Cory to help build the fence.

2. Why does Gabriel suddenly run off from Rose and Troy's yard?
(a) He is afraid of the noise from the trash trucks.
(b) He says he hears the hounds of hell coming after him.
(c) He says Saint Peter needs him immediately.
(d) He is angry with Troy for lecturing him.

3. After Rose and Troy discuss Gabriel, what does Troy tell Rose to do?
(a) Make dinner.
(b) Send Cory out.
(c) Get him a drink.
(d) Give him $50.

4. What does Rose say is the reason that Troy never played in the major leagues?
(a) Because of a lack of talent.
(b) Because of his constant arguing with the coaches.
(c) Because of racial discrimination.
(d) Because he was too old.

5. 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 Gabriel doesn't understand that.
(b) Rose says that she agrees with Troy.
(c) Rose says that the boarding house is too expensive.
(d) Rose says that it's not the same thing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cory go inside to do after Rose tells him that Troy is angry?

2. What does Troy assume Lyons is doing when he puts his hand in his pocket?

3. What does Troy tell Cory after he has tried to free Rose?

4. What does Rose say Cory wants to hear from Troy?

5. What chore is Rose doing when Troy comes out of the house?

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