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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Cory answers Troy's question about whether he's just come home with "yeah," what does Troy remind him?
(a) Troy reminds Cory he should have been home a long time ago.
(b) Troy reminds Cory that he said he wouldn't go to practice on Saturday.
(c) Troy reminds Cory that he should speak in complete sentences.
(d) Troy reminds Cory to call him "sir."

2. What does Troy say about Alberta?
(a) Troy says that he thinks Alberta deserves to be promoted.
(b) Troy says that Alberta is sexy, but he hasn't been with her.
(c) Troy says that the boss has been having an affair with Alberta.
(d) Troy says that he finds Alberta unattractive.

3. Where does the money come from that Rose gives Lyons?
(a) From her apron pocket.
(b) From Cory's desk.
(c) From Troy's pay.
(d) From Bono.

4. After Rose leaves, what information about Cory does Troy reveal to Bono and Lyons?
(a) That Cory isn't working at the supermarket at all.
(b) That Cory has taken money from Rose's purse.
(c) That Cory has stopped seeing his girlfriend.
(d) That Cory has friends who are dealing drugs.

5. When Troy says that blacks or Hispanics aren't being allowed to play baseball to their potential, how does Cory respond?
(a) Cory says the Hispanics are better players than the blacks.
(b) Cory gives examples of black players who are doing well.
(c) Cory says the blacks are better players than the Hispanics.
(d) Cory agrees with his father.

6. What does Troy say about a boy who lies to his father?
(a) He says it's time for more severe punishment.
(b) He says it means trouble for the whole family.
(c) He says it's the father's fault.
(d) He says it's time for that boy to get out.

7. What does Troy say would have happened if he hadn't taken charge of Gabriel's money?
(a) Gabriel would not have had surgery.
(b) Cory would not be going to college.
(c) He and Rose would have no home.
(d) Gabriel would have gambled the money away.

8. Which of the following characters is not related to Troy?
(a) Bono.
(b) Lyons.
(c) Rose.
(d) Gabriel.

9. What does Troy say about the Negro League?
(a) That it was a stupid idea.
(b) That it was good for blacks.
(c) That he knew everybody in it.
(d) That it had better pitchers.

10. In what way does Troy say he doesn't want his son to end up like him?
(a) Angry about arguing with a coach every day.
(b) Unhappy with his parents.
(c) Choosing something to do for which he really wasn't suited.
(d) Frustrated at not being able to have a professional career.

11. When Troy comments that Hank Aaron is doing well, what is Troy's response?
(a) He says that Aaron is going to burn out in no time.
(b) He says that Aaron is a sellout.
(c) He says that he was a better player than Aaron.
(d) He says that that's only one example.

12. What prompts Troy to tell a long story about how he saw Death in person?
(a) Rose tells Troy he's going to drink himself to death.
(b) Troy tells Rose that before long she might be on her own.
(c) Rose tells Troy that he needs to buy some life insurance.
(d) Troy is responding to Bono's request to hear one of Troy's stories.

13. 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 he wants Cory to quit the team.
(b) Troy says that the white men are running the game.
(c) Troy says that there are too many Hispanics playing now.
(d) Troy says that the game isn't what it used to be.

14. What does Troy remember about his own father?
(a) That he was tough but understanding.
(b) That he didn't like Troy.
(c) That he was selfish and angry at the world.
(d) That he was deaf.

15. What does Troy say that he has to do because he is afraid of the devil?
(a) Keep working at a job he hates.
(b) Stay married to Rose.
(c) Pay off some furniture.
(d) Go to church every Sunday.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Gabriel say his own name is not in Saint Peter's book?

2. After Lyons and Bono leave, Cory comes home angry with his father for what?

3. Why does Gabriel suddenly run off from Rose and Troy's yard?

4. Which two characters have told stories which are not entirely based on reality?

5. When Troy complains about Cory, what does Rose ask Troy?

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