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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. Why does Gabriel suddenly run off from Rose and Troy's yard?
(a) He is angry with Troy for lecturing him.
(b) He is afraid of the noise from the trash trucks.
(c) He says he hears the hounds of hell coming after him.
(d) He says Saint Peter needs him immediately.

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

3. What does Rose say Cory wants to hear from Troy?
(a) That Cory should do whatever he wants.
(b) That he's talented at football.
(c) That he did a good job.
(d) That Troy loves him.

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

5. 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 agrees with his father.
(d) Cory says the blacks are better players than the Hispanics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Troy say about a boy who lies to his father?

3. After telling Rose to go into the house to get Cory to help him, what does Troy do?

4. What does Cory go inside to do after Rose tells him that Troy is angry?

5. What is Rose doing when Cory returns home from football practice?

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