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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. Where does the money come from that Rose gives Lyons?
(a) From her apron pocket.
(b) From Troy's pay.
(c) From Bono.
(d) From Cory's desk.

2. When Lyons shows up, what does Troy correctly think he wants?
(a) That Lyons wants Rose to make him breakfast.
(b) That Lyons wants to move in with Rose and Troy.
(c) That Lyons wants to borrow money.
(d) That Lyons wants to use Troy's car.

3. 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 they should patronize the new supermarket on the corner.
(c) Whether it's possible to make a profit on a small grocery store in this day and age.
(d) Whether their local grocery store is clean or not.

4. When Rose appears in Act 1, why does Bono say he doesn't want to stay for dinner?
(a) Bono says he has to get home to his woman.
(b) Bono says he's not hungry.
(c) Bono says he's afraid that he and Troy will get into a fight if he stays.
(d) Bono says he's meeting friends at a bar.

5. For what offense does Troy say his father once almost beat him to death?
(a) He found Troy with a girl.
(b) He found out Troy had been skipping school.
(c) He found out Troy was stealing.
(d) He caught Troy sneaking out of the house.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Troy do after he talks about still having strength left to have sex with Rose?

2. On the day the play begins, what did the boss do when he caught Troy and Bono's co-worker doing something wrong?

3. What happened to Troy's mother?

4. According to Rose, where has Cory gone?

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

(see the answer key)

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