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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Once Rose and Troy are alone, what does Rose say about Troy's affair?
(a) Rose says she can't believe he's having an affair with her friend.
(b) Rose says she's been a good woman and a good wife to Troy.
(c) Rose says that she thought Bono had been dropping hints about the affair.
(d) Rose says Cory will be disappointed in him.

2. While Rose is grappling with the news of Troy's affair, what does Gabriel give Rose?
(a) Some candy.
(b) A book.
(c) A flower.
(d) Some money.

3. Why does Troy say he is not prepared to give up the affair with Alberta?
(a) Because Alberta is pregnant.
(b) Because he's tired of Rose.
(c) Because he can handle two women.
(d) Because Alberta makes him feel good.

4. At the beginning of the Act 2, Scene 5, the first time we see Raynell, why is she in the yard when Cory arrives?
(a) She is feeding a puppy.
(b) She is waiting for Cory.
(c) She wants to swing on the porch swing.
(d) She wants to see how her garden is growing.

5. For what reason does Rose tell Raynell to come in and get dressed?
(a) They are going to Troy's funeral.
(b) Rose wants to see if Raynell's new dress fits.
(c) They have errands to do.
(d) Rose doesn't want Raynell seen in the yard in her night clothes.

6. What does Bono answer in reply to Cory's question about why they need a fence?
(a) He says that Rose's garden is important to her.
(b) He says that Rose wants to put up a barrier between them and the neighbors.
(c) He says that Rose wants to protect them because she loves them.
(d) He says that Rose is tired of people cutting through her yard.

7. In their conversation alone outside the house, what does Lyons tell Cory that Troy knows?
(a) Secrets.
(b) People.
(c) The score.
(d) The truth.

8. What happens to Alberta?
(a) She is put into a mental institution.
(b) No one knows.
(c) She dies giving birth.
(d) She runs away, leaving the baby in the hospital.

9. What is Cory wearing when he arrives home and meets Raynell for the first time since she was a baby?
(a) A track suit.
(b) The clothes he wears to collect garbage.
(c) A marine sergeant's uniform.
(d) Troy's old suit.

10. Where does Rose go in Act 2, Scene 4?
(a) To the church bake sale.
(b) To the car repair shop.
(c) To take food to a sick friend.
(d) To the grocery store.

11. When Cory comes out and tries to free Rose from Troy's grip, what does Troy do?
(a) He throws Rose to the ground.
(b) He yells for Gabriel to come outside.
(c) He punches Cory.
(d) He lets Rose go.

12. What does Troy say to Bono about knowing where Troy's responsibilities lay?
(a) He says that his responsibility is to not let anyone get hurt.
(b) He says that his responsibility for Gabriel is complicated.
(c) He says that acting responsibly towards Cory will only make Cory angry.
(d) He says that his responsibility is to Rose and not Alberta.

13. What is Rose doing when Troy arrives home with his and Alberta's baby?
(a) Working in the garden.
(b) Waiting at the fence for Troy.
(c) Repairing the fence.
(d) Sitting on the porch.

14. What argument does Troy use to talk Rose into taking care of the baby?
(a) He says the baby hasn't done anything to hurt her.
(b) He says that the baby is his child.
(c) He says that Rose has always wanted a daughter.
(d) He says that Rose is a wonderful mother.

15. When Troy sends Cory in for another saw, what does Troy ask Bono?
(a) He asks Bono to try and talk to Cory about not playing football.
(b) He asks Bono to stay around to work on the fence.
(c) He asks Bono not to tell Cory about Alberta.
(d) He asks what Bono means by talking about Rose the way he did.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Troy has confessed to the affair, what does Rose say she realizes about him?

2. What does Gabriel do when Lyons tries to help him?

3. Why does the hospital contact Troy?

4. How many children has Troy actually fathered?

5. After Rose and Troy discuss Gabriel, what does Troy tell Rose to do?

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