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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. 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 Rose and Troy are still together.
(c) That Troy put a roof over his head and food in his mouth.
(d) That Troy is a good church-going man.

2. Troy stops the conversation with Rose about his affair by saying he is going ________ (fill in the blank).
(a) To see Bono.
(b) To Alberta's house.
(c) To the hospital.
(d) To the bar.

3. When Rose appears in Act 1, why does Bono say he doesn't want to stay for dinner?
(a) Bono says he's afraid that he and Troy will get into a fight if he stays.
(b) Bono says he's not hungry.
(c) Bono says he has to get home to his woman.
(d) Bono says he's meeting friends at a bar.

4. When Cory comes home and finds Lyons visiting, what advice does Lyons give Cory?
(a) To get Troy to help him find a job.
(b) To stop working and have some fun.
(c) To go on with his education.
(d) To stay away from Troy.

5. 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) Earn a living to support all the people who rely on him.
(c) Stay put and not pick up and leave.
(d) Pray for guidance.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children has Rose actually given birth to?

2. What is Rose's reaction when Troy asks her to help take care of Alberta's baby?

3. After Rose goes inside the house after learning about the baby, to whom does Troy address his monologue?

4. After Rose sends Cory out to help Troy, what do Cory and Troy work on silently for some time before talking to each other?

5. What does Rose say that angers Troy so much that he grabs her arm when she starts to go in the house?

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