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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following characters is not related to Troy?
(a) Bono.
(b) Gabriel.
(c) Rose.
(d) Lyons.

2. Why does Troy say that he's not impressed that Cory's being scouted by a football recruiter?
(a) Because Cory isn't really talented.
(b) Because there's no money to be made by black men playing sports.
(c) Because Cory will never amount to anything.
(d) Because Cory isn't making the kind of money he should to help his parents out.

3. What does Troy say about the fact that Lyons wants to be a musician?
(a) Troy says that Lyons needs to make some important contacts.
(b) Troy says Lyons needs to earn a living so he can keep playing.
(c) Troy says that Lyons has no talent.
(d) Troy says that he wants Lyons to quit playing.

4. Where does Cory work?
(a) At the football concession stand.
(b) At the supermarket.
(c) At the convenience store.
(d) At the car repair shop.

5. What does Troy say that he has to do because he is afraid of the devil?
(a) Keep working at a job he hates.
(b) Stay married to Rose.
(c) Go to church every Sunday.
(d) Pay off some furniture.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Rose remarks that a neighbor won some money in the lottery, what opinion does Troy express?

2. Why does Troy want to know where Cory is in Act 1, Scene 2?

3. What does Troy say in response to Rose's concern about Gabriel?

4. Why does Gabriel suddenly run off from Rose and Troy's yard?

5. On the day the play begins, what does Troy confront his boss about?

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