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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. When Troy complains about Cory, what does Rose ask Troy?
(a) Rose asks Troy if he'll mow the lawn instead of Cory.
(b) Rose asks Troy if he wants a beer.
(c) Rose asks Troy why he's so cranky about everything.
(d) Rose asks Troy why he doesn't speak to Cory about the boy's behavior.

2. What has Lyons come to the house for in Act 2, Scene 4?
(a) To repay the $20 he borrowed.
(b) To see Raynell.
(c) To help Troy with the fence.
(d) To ask Cory to go to the movies.

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

4. What does Cory say when Troy talks about how much he's given Cory?
(a) Cory says that he wishes Troy was not his father.
(b) Cory says that Troy has only done what fathers are supposed to do.
(c) Cory says that Troy has never given him anything.
(d) Cory tells Troy all he's ever done is to hold him back.

5. Which character in the play lived with Troy and Rose at one time?
(a) Alberta.
(b) Troy's father.
(c) Gabriel.
(d) Bono.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Troy say he will take care of the baby?

2. What is Troy's response to Rose's argument that times have changed?

3. How does Cory respond to his mother as he leaves the house, hurrying because he is late for a game?

4. Why does Troy tell Rose to go back inside?

5. What does Troy say about Alberta?

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