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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When Bono tells Troy he'll be back on Monday, what does Troy say?
(a) That he plans to confront the boss again on Monday.
(b) That Rose will make them both breakfast on Monday morning.
(c) That Bono should come back on Saturday for dinner.
(d) Not to bother coming because he'll still be making love with Rose.

3. What does Cory tell Troy about the football recruiter who has watched Cory play with his high school team?
(a) Cory says that the recruiter has given him some gifts.
(b) Cory says that the recruiter says he's the best player he's seen in years.
(c) Cory says that if he's recruited he'll have a chance to go to college.
(d) Cory says that the recruiter had seen Troy play ball.

4. Once Cory goes inside after he is finished helping Troy for the day, what does Rose ask Troy?
(a) Why he never takes Cory out anywhere.
(b) Why he thinks football isn't as good a sport as baseball.
(c) Why he won't let Cory play football.
(d) Why he thinks Cory isn't talented at football.

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

6. What is Troy's response to Rose's argument that times have changed?
(a) He agrees with her.
(b) He says she should argue that point with their son.
(c) He tells her that times might have changed but not for women.
(d) He takes a long drink of beer.

7. Troy says that all he's got strength to do is __________ (fill in the blank).
(a) Put up with all the people telling him what to do.
(b) Stay put and not pick up and leave.
(c) Earn a living to support all the people who rely on him.
(d) Pray for guidance.

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

9. 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 white men are running the game.
(c) Troy says that the game isn't what it used to be.
(d) Troy says that he wants Cory to quit the team.

10. What was the money Gabriel received as a compensation for his injury used for?
(a) It paid for Rose and Troy's house.
(b) It was gambled away.
(c) It was used to pay off Gabriel's debts.
(d) It paid for Gabriel's surgery.

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

12. Why does Troy tell Rose to go back inside?
(a) Troy says she is embarrassing him.
(b) Troy says he's tired of his dinner being late.
(c) Troy says the phone is ringing and Rose should answer it.
(d) Troy says he and Bono are talking man talk.

13. What does Rose say in response to Troy's comment that she's supposed to come when she's called?
(a) She says she isn't Troy's slave.
(b) She says she didn't hear Troy call her.
(c) She says she doesn't like Troy to talk to her like that in front of Bono.
(d) She says she's not a dog.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Troy returns from listening to the ball game and caresses Rose suggestively, what is Rose's response?

2. What does Bono say about Alberta?

3. When Gabriel first appears, what is he carrying?

4. Who lives with Rose and Troy?

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

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