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

2. Why does Troy tell Rose to go back inside?
(a) Troy says the phone is ringing and Rose should answer it.
(b) Troy says she is embarrassing him.
(c) Troy says he's tired of his dinner being late.
(d) Troy says he and Bono are talking man talk.

3. When Rose tells Troy that Cory is home, what does Troy do?
(a) Troy yells for Cory to come out and talk to him.
(b) Troy tells Rose to keep Cory away from him.
(c) Troy punches the house.
(d) Troy yells at Rose for not telling her right away.

4. What does Troy tell Cory after he has tried to free Rose?
(a) That he's just had strike two.
(b) That Cory couldn't take him on.
(c) That Cory should watch his back.
(d) That he's calling a foul.

5. Tony and Bono get together on the Friday night on which Fences begins. What is their reason for doing so?
(a) To complain to the boss about their pay.
(b) To drink beer and talk.
(c) To watch a football game.
(d) To take their wives to the movies.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Gabriel suddenly run off from Rose and Troy's yard?

2. What is Rose's reaction when Troy asks her to help take care of Alberta's baby?

3. What does Troy do after he talks about still having strength left to have sex with Rose?

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

5. When Troy says that he's been stuck with Rose for eighteen years, how does she respond?

(see the answer key)

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