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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 Troy remember about his own father?
(a) That he didn't like Troy.
(b) That he was deaf.
(c) That he was tough but understanding.
(d) That he was selfish and angry at the world.

2. 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 drink beer and talk.
(c) To complain to the boss about their pay.
(d) To watch a football game.

3. Troy says that all he's got strength to do is __________ (fill in the blank).
(a) Put up with all the people telling him what to do.
(b) Stay put and not pick up and leave.
(c) Pray for guidance.
(d) Earn a living to support all the people who rely on him.

4. Gabriel had been living at the boarding house, but during Rose and Troy's conversation, it is revealed that Gabriel is now living where?
(a) In the hospital.
(b) In an asylum.
(c) At the bar.
(d) At the boarding house.

5. What argument does Troy use to talk Rose into taking care of the baby?
(a) He says the baby hasn't done anything to hurt her.
(b) He says that Rose has always wanted a daughter.
(c) He says that Rose is a wonderful mother.
(d) He says that the baby is his child.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Cory work?

2. What does Troy assume Lyons is doing when he puts his hand in his pocket?

3. How long has it been since Bono has been by to see Troy?

4. After telling Rose to go into the house to get Cory to help him, what does Troy do?

5. What does Cory tell Troy about his job?

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