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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Earlier in the day, what had one of Troy and Bono's co-workers been caught doing?
(a) Trying to leave early.
(b) Trying to steal a watermelon.
(c) Trying to kiss the secretary.
(d) Trying to block the driveway.

2. What does Rose say is the reason that Troy never played in the major leagues?
(a) Because of a lack of talent.
(b) Because of racial discrimination.
(c) Because of his constant arguing with the coaches.
(d) Because he was too old.

3. When Troy returns from listening to the ball game and caresses Rose suggestively, what is Rose's response?
(a) She kisses him passionately.
(b) She slaps him.
(c) She tells him to wait until later.
(d) She tells him to leave her alone.

4. 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 Cory will never amount to anything.
(c) Because there's no money to be made by black men playing sports.
(d) Because Cory isn't making the kind of money he should to help his parents out.

5. What sport does Bono say Troy excelled at?
(a) Football.
(b) Basketball.
(c) Baseball.
(d) Golf.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Troy says that blacks or Hispanics aren't being allowed to play baseball to their potential, how does Cory respond?

2. According to Rose, where has Cory gone?

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

4. What does Troy say about the fact that Lyons wants to be a musician?

5. What does Rose say Cory wants to hear from Troy?

(see the answer key)

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