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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 does Troy say to Bono about knowing where Troy's responsibilities lay?
(a) He says that his responsibility is to not let anyone get hurt.
(b) He says that his responsibility is to Rose and not Alberta.
(c) He says that acting responsibly towards Cory will only make Cory angry.
(d) He says that his responsibility for Gabriel is complicated.

2. What does Troy assume Lyons is doing when he puts his hand in his pocket?
(a) Troy assumes Lyons is going to pay Bono back.
(b) Troy assumes Lyons is going to pay Troy back.
(c) Troy assumes Lyons it going to show he has no money to buy them drinks.
(d) Troy assumes Lyons is going to ask for money.

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

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Cory respond to his mother as he leaves the house, hurrying because he is late for a game?

2. What does Troy tell Cory in response to his explanation about the football recruiter?

3. How many children has Troy actually fathered?

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

5. After Rose goes inside the house after learning about the baby, to whom does Troy address his monologue?

(see the answer key)

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