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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Rose appears in Act 1, why does Bono say he doesn't want to stay for dinner?
(a) Bono says he's afraid that he and Troy will get into a fight if he stays.
(b) Bono says he's meeting friends at a bar.
(c) Bono says he's not hungry.
(d) Bono says he has to get home to his woman.

2. Who is Blue?
(a) The boss.
(b) A girl Bono knows.
(c) A dog.
(d) Troy's co-worker.

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

4. What does Cory go inside to do after Rose tells him that Troy is angry?
(a) To fix a sandwich.
(b) To see if Gabriel has come back.
(c) To look for money to give Rose.
(d) To find Troy.

5. What does Bono say about his first home in response to Rose and Tony talking about their home?
(a) He says it was the only house he ever loved.
(b) He says he let his wife talk him into staying there.
(c) He says that he plans to buy back his first home some day.
(d) He says it was lousy and he doesn't know why he stayed there as long as he did.

6. As Troy complains about how everybody manages his money for him, Gabriel arrives carrying what?
(a) A book.
(b) A bag of coins.
(c) A rose.
(d) A bottle of gin.

7. When Troy complains about Cory, what does Rose ask Troy?
(a) Rose asks Troy if he'll mow the lawn instead of Cory.
(b) Rose asks Troy why he's so cranky about everything.
(c) Rose asks Troy if he wants a beer.
(d) Rose asks Troy why he doesn't speak to Cory about the boy's behavior.

8. When Gabriel first appears, what is he carrying?
(a) A book.
(b) A trumpet.
(c) A tie.
(d) A suitcase.

9. When Cory returns home, Rose tells him that Troy is angry for what reason?
(a) Because Cory went off without doing his chores.
(b) Because Rose asked for money.
(c) Because Lyons came by and upset him.
(d) Because Troy has to repair the car again.

10. When Rose remarks that a neighbor won some money in the lottery, what opinion does Troy express?
(a) He says the lottery is going to be stopped.
(b) He says the neighbor didn't deserve to win.
(c) He says the lottery is a waste of money.
(d) He says the neighbor has been spending money on the lottery for years.

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

12. How are Gabriel and Lyons related?
(a) Gabriel and Lyons are brothers.
(b) Lyons is Gabriel's nephew.
(c) Gabriel is Lyon's father.
(d) They are not related.

13. In response to what Rose tells him to do, what does Troy say he will do when the recruiter comes to the house?
(a) He says he will not ask the recruiter how much money is involved.
(b) He says he will wait to hear Bono's opinion.
(c) He says he won't sign the papers.
(d) He says he will sign the papers.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Lyons actually doing when he puts his hand in his pocket?

2. At the end of Rose and Troy's conversation about Gabriel's money, where does Troy go?

3. Who lives with Rose and Troy?

4. What does Troy assume Lyons is doing when he puts his hand in his pocket?

5. Why does Gabriel think Troy is mad at him?

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