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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. What does Troy do after he talks about still having strength left to have sex with Rose?
(a) Goes into the house.
(b) Puts his arms around Rose.
(c) Sits down on the porch swing.
(d) Leaves for the corner bar.

2. What does Bono answer in reply to Cory's question about why they need a fence?
(a) He says that Rose wants to put up a barrier between them and the neighbors.
(b) He says that Rose wants to protect them because she loves them.
(c) He says that Rose's garden is important to her.
(d) He says that Rose is tired of people cutting through her yard.

3. In their conversation alone outside the house, what does Lyons tell Cory that Troy knows?
(a) People.
(b) The score.
(c) Secrets.
(d) The truth.

4. Why does Gabriel say his own name is not in Saint Peter's book?
(a) Because he is too young.
(b) Because he will never die.
(c) Because of his sins.
(d) Because he has already died.

5. After working silently for a while with Troy, Cory tries to make small talk about baseball and Troy makes which of the following comments?
(a) Troy says that there are too many Hispanics playing now.
(b) Troy says that the game isn't what it used to be.
(c) Troy says that the white men are running the game.
(d) Troy says that he wants Cory to quit the team.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to Troy's mother?

2. What does Troy assume Lyons is doing when he puts his hand in his pocket?

3. What is Rose doing when Cory returns home from football practice?

4. What does Troy say about Alberta?

5. What does Rose say in response to Troy's comment that she's supposed to come when she's called?

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