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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. When Rose comes out, Gabriel arrives prepared to do what?
(a) Move back into the house that actually belongs to him.
(b) Blow the gates of heaven open for Troy.
(c) Play his horn loudly at Troy's funeral.
(d) Tear down the fence he's always hated.

2. What do Rose and Bono say about Troy's long stories?
(a) That he should not tell them to children.
(b) That there is a lot of truth in them.
(c) That they are different every time.
(d) That they are proof that Troy drinks too much.

3. What is Troy doing with the baby as Rose comes out from the house and listens to him?
(a) Telling the baby the history of the family.
(b) Singing a lullaby to the baby.
(c) Tapping his foot and rocking the baby.
(d) Humming an old song about a dog.

4. In his monologue, what does Troy say he's going to finish?
(a) The fence.
(b) His relationship with Rose.
(c) His relationship with Alberta.
(d) His job.

5. When Troy goes towards Cory to hit him, how does Cory defend himself?
(a) By swinging the porch swing at Troy.
(b) By hiding behind a bush.
(c) With Troy's baseball bat.
(d) With a fence post.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Lyons arrives in Act 5, what does he tell Cory he's been doing?

2. What does Troy say to his daughter?

3. What is Troy's response to Rose's feelings about his affair?

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

5. For what reason does Rose tell Raynell to come in and get dressed?

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