1. What does Troy say about the Negro League?
(a) That it had better pitchers.
(b) That it was good for blacks.
(c) That he knew everybody in it.
(d) That it was a stupid idea.

2. What argument do Rose, Troy, and Bono have about grocery stores?
(a) Whether it's possible to make a profit on a small grocery store in this day and age.
(b) Whether their local grocery store is clean or not.
(c) Whether they should patronize the new supermarket on the corner.
(d) Whether you should shop where you get a good deal or where they know you.

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 that he wants Lyons to quit playing.
(c) Troy says Lyons needs to earn a living so he can keep playing.
(d) Troy says that Lyons has no talent.

4. What is Troy's response to Cory's question about why Troy never liked him?
(a) Troy says that Cory is a responsibility but that Troy doesn't have to like him.
(b) Troy says that Cory has always been too much trouble.
(c) Troy says that he questions who Cory's real father is.
(d) Troy says that Rose never let Troy take part in raising Cory.

5. Troy says that all he's got strength to do is __________ (fill in the blank).
(a) Pray for guidance.
(b) Stay put and not pick up and leave.
(c) Earn a living to support all the people who rely on him.
(d) Put up with all the people telling him what to do.