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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. What does Rose say about the possibility of improving one's life?
(a) She says that she wishes Cory would look at life's possibilities.
(b) She says that she hopes to improve her life some day.
(c) She says that Bono should try to improve his life.
(d) She says that some people don't know that improving their lives is possible.

2. While Cory is inside looking for another saw, what does Bono tell Troy to be careful about?
(a) About carrying on with two women.
(b) About wasting too much time on the fence.
(c) About spending too much money on the fence.
(d) About alienating Cory.

3. What prompts Troy to tell a long story about how he saw Death in person?
(a) Troy tells Rose that before long she might be on her own.
(b) Rose tells Troy that he needs to buy some life insurance.
(c) Troy is responding to Bono's request to hear one of Troy's stories.
(d) Rose tells Troy he's going to drink himself to death.

4. When Gabriel first appears, what is he carrying?
(a) A suitcase.
(b) A tie.
(c) A book.
(d) A trumpet.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Bono tells Troy he'll be back on Monday, what does Troy say?

2. What is Rose doing when Cory returns home from football practice?

3. On the day the play begins, what does Troy confront his boss about?

4. When Troy says that he's been stuck with Rose for eighteen years, how does she respond?

5. After Rose leaves, what information about Cory does Troy reveal to Bono and Lyons?

(see the answer key)

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