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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. Why does Gabriel suddenly run off from Rose and Troy's yard?
(a) He is angry with Troy for lecturing him.
(b) He is afraid of the noise from the trash trucks.
(c) He says Saint Peter needs him immediately.
(d) He says he hears the hounds of hell coming after him.

2. Under what circumstances was Gabriel injured, leaving him with a brass plate in his head?
(a) When he fell down a flight of stairs.
(b) While loading a garbage truck.
(c) In a car accident.
(d) In the war.

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

4. After Gabriel leaves, what does Rose tell Troy she's heard about Gabriel?
(a) That he's been playing the lottery.
(b) That he's not eating right at the boarding house.
(c) That he's begun acting crazy at church.
(d) That he beat up a woman.

5. Where does the money come from that Rose gives Lyons?
(a) From Troy's pay.
(b) From Cory's desk.
(c) From Bono.
(d) From her apron pocket.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Rose say about the possibility of improving one's life?

3. Earlier in the day, what had one of Troy and Bono's co-workers been caught doing?

4. What chore is Rose doing when Troy comes out of the house?

5. Which of the following characters is not related to Troy?

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