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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 Rose tell Cory he can't escape?
(a) The part of him that was and will always be Troy.
(b) The fact that he hasn't been to see her for years.
(c) Nightmares about his childhood.
(d) The fact that he physically resembles his father.

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

3. What is Troy's response to Rose's feelings about his affair?
(a) He says Rose doesn't know how good she has it.
(b) He says he is in love with Alberta.
(c) He says he doesn't care what Rose thinks.
(d) He says he's doing the best he can.

4. When Cory notices the fence had been built, what does Rose say?
(a) That she finished it herself with a little help from Gabriel.
(b) That she paid to have it done because she couldn't stand seeing it half-finished.
(c) That Bono finished it because he knew it was important to her.
(d) That Troy finished it to keep Raynell in when she was young.

5. 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) Leaves for the corner bar.
(d) Sits down on the porch swing.

Short Answer Questions

1. On the day the play begins, what did the boss do when he caught Troy and Bono's co-worker doing something wrong?

2. Who is going with Rose on her errand?

3. What does Troy tell Cory after he has tried to free Rose?

4. What does Troy say about the fact that Lyons wants to be a musician?

5. When Bono tells Troy he'll be back on Monday, what does Troy say?

(see the answer key)

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