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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 2/3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Rose and Bono say about Troy's long stories?
(a) That they are different every time.
(b) That he should not tell them to children.
(c) That there is a lot of truth in them.
(d) That they are proof that Troy drinks too much.

2. What does Troy say about the fact that Lyons wants to be a musician?
(a) Troy says that he wants Lyons to quit playing.
(b) Troy says Lyons needs to earn a living so he can keep playing.
(c) Troy says that Lyons needs to make some important contacts.
(d) Troy says that Lyons has no talent.

3. What chore is Rose doing when Troy comes out of the house?
(a) She is weeding the garden.
(b) She is cutting the grass.
(c) She is putting the trash out for collection.
(d) She is hanging out clothes to dry.

4. When Troy complains about Cory, what does Rose ask Troy?
(a) Rose asks Troy why he's so cranky about everything.
(b) Rose asks Troy why he doesn't speak to Cory about the boy's behavior.
(c) Rose asks Troy if he wants a beer.
(d) Rose asks Troy if he'll mow the lawn instead of Cory.

5. Who does Troy say will see in the future what he's really made of?
(a) Alberta.
(b) Death.
(c) God.
(d) Rose.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character in the play is not seen onstage?

2. What does Troy say to his daughter?

3. What does Troy say about his boss?

4. Why does Troy say that he doesn't need a driver's license?

5. What does Troy remember about his own father?

(see the answer key)

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