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

2. As the first Act closes, what does Troy tell Cory he'd better be careful not to do?
(a) Fail his classes.
(b) Steal anything ever again.
(c) Find another job.
(d) Strike out.

3. What is Rose doing when Cory returns home from football practice?
(a) She is watering the garden.
(b) She is mowing the lawn.
(c) She is sweeping the sidewalk.
(d) She is taking clothes off the line.

4. Who does Gabriel think he is?
(a) A minister.
(b) The devil.
(c) God.
(d) An angel.

5. Why does Troy want to know where Cory is in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Troy wants Cory to mow the lawn.
(b) Troy wants Cory to go to the store for him.
(c) Troy wants Cory to spend more time at home.
(d) Troy wants Cory to help build the fence.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Gabriel say his own name is not in Saint Peter's book?

2. As Cory runs out of the house, late for a game, what does Rose say to him?

3. Troy says that all he's got strength to do is __________ (fill in the blank).

4. What does Rose say is the reason that Troy never played in the major leagues?

5. What descriptive word does Troy use when he complains about Cory to Rose?

(see the answer key)

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