1. After Troy has confessed to the affair, what does Rose say she realizes about him?
(a) That he has turned into a good father.
(b) That he's had to put up with a lot in his life.
(c) That he is not the good man she thought he was.
(d) That he's just a drunk.

2. Gabriel had been living at the boarding house, but during Rose and Troy's conversation, it is revealed that Gabriel is now living where?
(a) In the hospital.
(b) In an asylum.
(c) At the bar.
(d) At the boarding house.

3. How many children has Rose actually given birth to?
(a) Two.
(b) None.
(c) One.
(d) Three.

4. Troy tells Rose he needs to do what in order to help Gabriel?
(a) Keep him from gambling.
(b) Keep him away from liquor.
(c) Come up with $50 bail.
(d) Fix things with his boss.

5. What argument do Rose, Troy, and Bono have about grocery stores?
(a) Whether it's possible to make a profit on a small grocery store in this day and age.
(b) Whether you should shop where you get a good deal or where they know you.
(c) Whether they should patronize the new supermarket on the corner.
(d) Whether their local grocery store is clean or not.

Short Answer Questions

1. Troy says that he made a hit when he met Rose, got to first base with Cory, and that Alberta makes him feel so good he could __________ (fill in the blank).

2. When Troy sends Cory in for another saw, what does Troy ask Bono?

3. What chore is Rose doing when Troy comes out of the house?

4. After working silently for a while with Troy, Cory tries to make small talk about baseball and Troy makes which of the following comments?

5. What does Troy say after Cory says he's leaving and tells Rose he'll be back for his things later?

(see the answer key)

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