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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Bono say about Alberta?
(a) Bono says that Troy has been spending a lot of time with her.
(b) Bono says that he wants to ask Alberta out.
(c) Bono says that Alberta is going to be promoted.
(d) Bono says that he went to grade school with Alberta.

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

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

4. What was the money Gabriel received as a compensation for his injury used for?
(a) It paid for Rose and Troy's house.
(b) It paid for Gabriel's surgery.
(c) It was gambled away.
(d) It was used to pay off Gabriel's debts.

5. Why does Gabriel think Troy is mad at him?
(a) Because he went to live in the boarding house.
(b) Because he doesn't earn any money.
(c) Because he's been feeding stray dogs.
(d) Because he has been helping Rose too much.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Lyons appears, what makes Troy ask him why he's not in jail?

2. As the first Act closes, what does Troy tell Cory he'd better be careful not to do?

3. After Gabriel leaves, what does Rose tell Troy she's heard about Gabriel?

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

5. Why does Troy tell Rose to go back inside?

(see the answer key)

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