1. While they are working together, for what reason does Troy say Cory should be grateful to him?
(a) That Troy has never beaten him.
(b) That Rose and Troy are still together.
(c) That Troy is a good church-going man.
(d) That Troy put a roof over his head and food in his mouth.

2. Why does Troy tell Cory he has to get another job?
(a) Because Cory should learn what it's like to go to work every day.
(b) Because Rose will be ashamed of Cory if he doesn't.
(c) Because Troy's the boss and what he says goes.
(d) Because they need Cory to make money to help the family.

3. After Rose leaves, what information about Cory does Troy reveal to Bono and Lyons?
(a) That Cory has stopped seeing his girlfriend.
(b) That Cory has friends who are dealing drugs.
(c) That Cory isn't working at the supermarket at all.
(d) That Cory has taken money from Rose's purse.

4. What does Rose say is the reason that Troy never played in the major leagues?
(a) Because of racial discrimination.
(b) Because of a lack of talent.
(c) Because of his constant arguing with the coaches.
(d) Because he was too old.

5. After working silently for a while with Troy, Cory tries to make small talk about baseball and Troy makes which of the following comments?
(a) Troy says that there are too many Hispanics playing now.
(b) Troy says that the game isn't what it used to be.
(c) Troy says that the white men are running the game.
(d) Troy says that he wants Cory to quit the team.