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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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.

3. In response to what Rose tells him to do, what does Troy say he will do when the recruiter comes to the house?
(a) He says he will sign the papers.
(b) He says he will not ask the recruiter how much money is involved.
(c) He says he will wait to hear Bono's opinion.
(d) He says he won't sign the papers.

4. As Troy complains about how everybody manages his money for him, Gabriel arrives carrying what?
(a) A bag of coins.
(b) A rose.
(c) A book.
(d) A bottle of gin.

5. 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 they need Cory to make money to help the family.
(d) Because Troy's the boss and what he says goes.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In what way does Troy say he doesn't want his son to end up like him?

3. When Rose agrees to take care of the baby, what does she say Troy will be from that moment on?

4. As the first Act closes, what does Troy tell Cory he'd better be careful not to do?

5. When Rose appears in Act 1, why does Bono say he doesn't want to stay for dinner?

(see the answer key)

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