1. On the day the play begins, what does Troy confront his boss about?
(a) About why black men weren't allowed to drive trucks.
(b) About why the boss paid the workers so little.
(c) About why the men received no overtime.
(d) About why the boss didn't promote him.

2. What does Troy say about Alberta?
(a) Troy says that he finds Alberta unattractive.
(b) Troy says that the boss has been having an affair with Alberta.
(c) Troy says that he thinks Alberta deserves to be promoted.
(d) Troy says that Alberta is sexy, but he hasn't been with her.

3. When Cory returns home, Rose tells him that Troy is angry for what reason?
(a) Because Rose asked for money.
(b) Because Lyons came by and upset him.
(c) Because Cory went off without doing his chores.
(d) Because Troy has to repair the car again.

4. Why does Troy tell Cory he has to get another job?
(a) Because Cory should learn what it's like to go to work every day.
(b) Because Troy's the boss and what he says goes.
(c) Because they need Cory to make money to help the family.
(d) Because Rose will be ashamed of Cory if he doesn't.

5. What is Troy's response to Cory's question about why Troy never liked him?
(a) Troy says that Cory is a responsibility but that Troy doesn't have to like him.
(b) Troy says that he questions who Cory's real father is.
(c) Troy says that Rose never let Troy take part in raising Cory.
(d) Troy says that Cory has always been too much trouble.