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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Earlier in the day, what had one of Troy and Bono's co-workers been caught doing?
(a) Trying to steal a watermelon.
(b) Trying to kiss the secretary.
(c) Trying to leave early.
(d) Trying to block the driveway.

2. What does Rose say Cory wants to hear from Troy?
(a) That he did a good job.
(b) That Cory should do whatever he wants.
(c) That Troy loves him.
(d) That he's talented at football.

3. While they are working together, for what reason does Troy say Cory should be grateful to him?
(a) That Troy has never beaten him.
(b) That Troy is a good church-going man.
(c) That Rose and Troy are still together.
(d) That Troy put a roof over his head and food in his mouth.

4. What does Cory tell Troy about the football recruiter who has watched Cory play with his high school team?
(a) Cory says that the recruiter had seen Troy play ball.
(b) Cory says that the recruiter says he's the best player he's seen in years.
(c) Cory says that the recruiter has given him some gifts.
(d) Cory says that if he's recruited he'll have a chance to go to college.

5. Once Cory goes inside after he is finished helping Troy for the day, what does Rose ask Troy?
(a) Why he thinks Cory isn't talented at football.
(b) Why he won't let Cory play football.
(c) Why he never takes Cory out anywhere.
(d) Why he thinks football isn't as good a sport as baseball.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Bono say about his first home in response to Rose and Tony talking about their home?

3. What sport does Bono say Troy excelled at?

4. What does Troy say in response to Rose's concern about Gabriel?

5. How much compensation did Gabriel receive as a result of his injury?

(see the answer key)

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