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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 does Rose tell Troy he should do when the football recruiter comes to the house?
(a) He should wait to hear Bono's opinion.
(b) He should not sign the papers.
(c) He should sign the papers.
(d) He should ask the recruiter how much money is involved.

2. At the end of Rose and Troy's conversation about Gabriel's money, where does Troy go?
(a) To bring Gabriel back.
(b) To listen to a ball game on the radio.
(c) To find Cory.
(d) To mow the lawn.

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

4. How does Cory respond to his mother as he leaves the house, hurrying because he is late for a game?
(a) He says that he will clean his room when he gets home.
(b) He says that he'll bring chicken home for his mother.
(c) He says that he'll call the recruiter back when he gets home.
(d) He says that he'll be home immediately after the game.

5. What is Troy's response to Rose's argument that times have changed?
(a) He says she should argue that point with their son.
(b) He tells her that times might have changed but not for women.
(c) He agrees with her.
(d) He takes a long drink of beer.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Troy complains about Cory, what does Rose ask Troy?

2. At the beginning of Act 2, when Rose comes out and asks him to help in the kitchen, what is Cory doing?

3. Whose names does Gabriel say are in Saint Peter's book?

4. What does Troy tell Cory after he has tried to free Rose?

5. When Cory answers Troy's question about whether he's just come home with "yeah," what does Troy remind him?

(see the answer key)

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