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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. 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.

2. What does Troy say about the Negro League?
(a) That it was good for blacks.
(b) That he knew everybody in it.
(c) That it had better pitchers.
(d) That it was a stupid idea.

3. How much compensation did Gabriel receive as a result of his injury?
(a) $30,000.
(b) $100.
(c) $3,000.
(d) $10, 000.

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

5. What does Troy say would have happened if he hadn't taken charge of Gabriel's money?
(a) Gabriel would have gambled the money away.
(b) Gabriel would not have had surgery.
(c) He and Rose would have no home.
(d) Cory would not be going to college.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Troy's response to Cory's question about why Troy never liked him?

3. What does Troy say about the fact that Lyons wants to be a musician?

4. When Troy complains about Cory, what does Rose ask Troy?

5. How are Gabriel and Lyons related?

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