1. When Troy says that blacks or Hispanics aren't being allowed to play baseball to their potential, how does Cory respond?
(a) Cory says the Hispanics are better players than the blacks.
(b) Cory gives examples of black players who are doing well.
(c) Cory says the blacks are better players than the Hispanics.
(d) Cory agrees with his father.

2. What chore is Rose doing when Troy comes out of the house?
(a) She is putting the trash out for collection.
(b) She is cutting the grass.
(c) She is hanging out clothes to dry.
(d) She is weeding the garden.

3. What does Rose say about the possibility of improving one's life?
(a) She says that she wishes Cory would look at life's possibilities.
(b) She says that she hopes to improve her life some day.
(c) She says that some people don't know that improving their lives is possible.
(d) She says that Bono should try to improve his life.

4. What prompts Troy to tell a long story about how he saw Death in person?
(a) Troy tells Rose that before long she might be on her own.
(b) Rose tells Troy that he needs to buy some life insurance.
(c) Troy is responding to Bono's request to hear one of Troy's stories.
(d) Rose tells Troy he's going to drink himself to death.

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