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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Rose say is the reason that Troy never played in the major leagues?
(a) Because of racial discrimination.
(b) Because of his constant arguing with the coaches.
(c) Because of a lack of talent.
(d) Because he was too old.

2. Why does Gabriel think Troy is mad at him?
(a) Because he doesn't earn any money.
(b) Because he's been feeding stray dogs.
(c) Because he has been helping Rose too much.
(d) Because he went to live in the boarding house.

3. After Rose goes inside the house after learning about the baby, to whom does Troy address his monologue?
(a) God.
(b) Bono.
(c) Death.
(d) The Devil.

4. For what offense does Troy say his father once almost beat him to death?
(a) He found Troy with a girl.
(b) He caught Troy sneaking out of the house.
(c) He found out Troy had been skipping school.
(d) He found out Troy was stealing.

5. Once Rose and Troy are alone, what does Rose say about Troy's affair?
(a) Rose says she's been a good woman and a good wife to Troy.
(b) Rose says she can't believe he's having an affair with her friend.
(c) Rose says Cory will be disappointed in him.
(d) Rose says that she thought Bono had been dropping hints about the affair.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cory say when Troy talks about how much he's given Cory?

2. What descriptive word does Troy use when he complains about Cory to Rose?

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

4. In what way does Troy say he doesn't want his son to end up like him?

5. What does Rose ask Troy not to do when Troy comments that Alberta was not alone in the world?

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