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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Gabriel suddenly run off from Rose and Troy's yard?
(a) He says he hears the hounds of hell coming after him.
(b) He says Saint Peter needs him immediately.
(c) He is afraid of the noise from the trash trucks.
(d) He is angry with Troy for lecturing him.

2. How much compensation did Gabriel receive as a result of his injury?
(a) $30,000.
(b) $100.
(c) $10, 000.
(d) $3,000.

3. After Rose goes inside the house after learning about the baby, to whom does Troy address his monologue?
(a) The Devil.
(b) Bono.
(c) God.
(d) Death.

4. At the beginning of the Act 2, Scene 5, the first time we see Raynell, why is she in the yard when Cory arrives?
(a) She is feeding a puppy.
(b) She wants to swing on the porch swing.
(c) She is waiting for Cory.
(d) She wants to see how her garden is growing.

5. On the day the play begins, what did the boss do when he caught Troy and Bono's co-worker doing something wrong?
(a) He fired the co-worker.
(b) He hit the co-worker.
(c) He penalized the co-worker by reducing his pay.
(d) He did nothing.

Short Answer Questions

1. While Cory is inside looking for another saw, what does Bono tell Troy to be careful about?

2. When Troy says that blacks or Hispanics aren't being allowed to play baseball to their potential, how does Cory respond?

3. After Bono leaves, Rose comes out and asks what happened with Gabriel. What does Troy tell her?

4. When Troy returns from listening to the ball game and caresses Rose suggestively, what is Rose's response?

5. In Act 1, Scene 4, what are Troy and Bono celebrating when they come home?

(see the answer key)

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