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

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

3. What argument do Rose, Troy, and Bono have about grocery stores?
(a) Whether it's possible to make a profit on a small grocery store in this day and age.
(b) Whether you should shop where you get a good deal or where they know you.
(c) Whether their local grocery store is clean or not.
(d) Whether they should patronize the new supermarket on the corner.

4. Where does the money come from that Rose gives Lyons?
(a) From Troy's pay.
(b) From Cory's desk.
(c) From her apron pocket.
(d) From Bono.

5. 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 complain to the boss about their pay.
(d) To drink beer and talk.

Short Answer Questions

1. On the day the play begins, what did the boss do when he caught Troy and Bono's co-worker doing something wrong?

2. According to Rose, where has Cory gone?

3. Who lives with Rose and Troy?

4. What was the money Gabriel received as a compensation for his injury used for?

5. When Rose asks Gabriel if he wants breakfast, what does he say?

(see the answer key)

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