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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Under what circumstances was Gabriel injured, leaving him with a brass plate in his head?
(a) When he fell down a flight of stairs.
(b) In the war.
(c) In a car accident.
(d) While loading a garbage truck.

3. After Lyons and Bono leave, Cory comes home angry with his father for what?
(a) For telling his mother that he had stolen money from her purse.
(b) For telling the coach that Cory isn't allowed play football any more.
(c) For telling his teacher that Cory never did any homework.
(d) For telling his boss that he didn't want Cory to work at the store any more.

4. For what crime did Troy serve time in prison?
(a) He accidentally killed a man.
(b) He was caught selling drugs.
(c) He committed armed robbery.
(d) He beat up a police officer.

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

6. When Rose tells Troy that Cory is home, what does Troy do?
(a) Troy punches the house.
(b) Troy yells at Rose for not telling her right away.
(c) Troy yells for Cory to come out and talk to him.
(d) Troy tells Rose to keep Cory away from him.

7. 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 stopped seeing his girlfriend.
(c) That Cory has taken money from Rose's purse.
(d) That Cory has friends who are dealing drugs.

8. What does Troy say about the fact that Lyons wants to be a musician?
(a) Troy says that Lyons needs to make some important contacts.
(b) Troy says that Lyons has no talent.
(c) Troy says Lyons needs to earn a living so he can keep playing.
(d) Troy says that he wants Lyons to quit playing.

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

10. What is Lyons actually doing when he puts his hand in his pocket?
(a) Lyons is going to show he has no money and to ask for more.
(b) Lyons is going to pay Bono back.
(c) Lyons is going to jingle his change to show he's got money in his pocket.
(d) Lyons plans to pay back the $10 he borrowed from Troy earlier.

11. When Lyons appears, what makes Troy ask him why he's not in jail?
(a) Troy is implying that Lyons stole his money,
(b) Bono told Troy that three of Lyons' friends were in jail.
(c) A club where Lyons plays got raided.
(d) Troy often poses this question to Lyons.

12. How does Cory respond to his mother as he leaves the house, hurrying because he is late for a game?
(a) He says that he'll bring chicken home for his mother.
(b) He says that he will clean his room when he gets home.
(c) He says that he'll be home immediately after the game.
(d) He says that he'll call the recruiter back when he gets home.

13. What is Rose doing when Cory returns home from football practice?
(a) She is watering the garden.
(b) She is mowing the lawn.
(c) She is taking clothes off the line.
(d) She is sweeping the sidewalk.

14. When Troy returns from listening to the ball game and caresses Rose suggestively, what is Rose's response?
(a) She slaps him.
(b) She tells him to leave her alone.
(c) She tells him to wait until later.
(d) She kisses him passionately.

15. What descriptive word does Troy use when he complains about Cory to Rose?
(a) Cheap.
(b) Lazy.
(c) Unfriendly.
(d) Stupid.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sport does Bono say Troy excelled at?

2. What does Troy tell Cory in response to his explanation about the football recruiter?

3. What does Troy say would have happened if he hadn't taken charge of Gabriel's money?

4. In response to what Rose tells him to do, what does Troy say he will do when the recruiter comes to the house?

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

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