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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 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 is angry with Troy for lecturing him.
(d) He says Saint Peter needs him immediately.

2. How does Cory respond to his mother as he leaves the house, hurrying because he is late for a game?
(a) He says that he'll be home immediately after the game.
(b) He says that he will clean his room when he gets home.
(c) He says that he'll bring chicken home for his mother.
(d) He says that he'll call the recruiter back when he gets home.

3. Tony and Bono get together on the Friday night on which Fences begins. What is their reason for doing so?
(a) To take their wives to the movies.
(b) To watch a football game.
(c) To drink beer and talk.
(d) To complain to the boss about their pay.

4. Why does Gabriel say his own name is not in Saint Peter's book?
(a) Because he will never die.
(b) Because he has already died.
(c) Because of his sins.
(d) Because he is too young.

5. For what crime did Troy serve time in prison?
(a) He committed armed robbery.
(b) He accidentally killed a man.
(c) He beat up a police officer.
(d) He was caught selling drugs.

Short Answer Questions

1. While they are working together, for what reason does Troy say Cory should be grateful to him?

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

3. After working silently for a while with Troy, Cory tries to make small talk about baseball and Troy makes which of the following comments?

4. When Rose tells Troy to come inside for lunch, what does he tell her about his affair with another woman?

5. As Cory runs out of the house, late for a game, what does Rose say to him?

(see the answer key)

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