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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. When Rose remarks that a neighbor won some money in the lottery, what opinion does Troy express?
(a) He says the neighbor has been spending money on the lottery for years.
(b) He says the neighbor didn't deserve to win.
(c) He says the lottery is going to be stopped.
(d) He says the lottery is a waste of money.

2. What is Troy's response to Rose's argument that times have changed?
(a) He says she should argue that point with their son.
(b) He agrees with her.
(c) He takes a long drink of beer.
(d) He tells her that times might have changed but not for women.

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

4. How much compensation did Gabriel receive as a result of his injury?
(a) $100.
(b) $10, 000.
(c) $3,000.
(d) $30,000.

5. According to Rose, where has Cory gone?
(a) To football practice.
(b) To the store.
(c) To help his grandfather.
(d) To a friend's house.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Gabriel think he is?

2. What is Troy's response to Cory's question about why Troy never liked him?

3. Where does Cory work?

4. What does Troy say that he has to do because he is afraid of the devil?

5. What does Bono say about Alberta?

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