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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. As Lyons arrives calling for her, Rose comes out to tell him what?
(a) To be quiet so he won't wake Raynell.
(b) That he should come over more often.
(c) That he should come into the house when he wants her.
(d) That Troy has been taking good care of Raynell.

3. After Bono leaves, Rose comes out and asks what happened with Gabriel. What does Troy tell her?
(a) He says he promised the judge he'd take care of Gabriel.
(b) He tells her not to think about it.
(c) He says Gabriel is her problem.
(d) He says he doesn't know.

4. After Lyons leaves, what does Cory do alone in the yard, not knowing that Troy is watching him?
(a) Tears down some bushes.
(b) Swings Troy's bat.
(c) Kicks a football.
(d) Works on the fence.

5. Bono remarks to Troy that he has noticed that Troy has been spending a lot of time with whom?
(a) Cory.
(b) Rose.
(c) Alberta.
(d) Gabriel.

6. What does Gabriel do when he realizes there is no sound coming from his horn?
(a) He begins to dance.
(b) He falls to the gound.
(c) He embraces Rose.
(d) He begins crying.

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

8. When Lyons arrives in Act 5, what does he tell Cory he's been doing?
(a) He's been traveling.
(b) He's been in jail.
(c) He's been playing in clubs.
(d) He's been working with Troy.

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

10. Why has Troy been busy at work?
(a) His boss is pushing him.
(b) He is working overtime.
(c) He's doing his job and Bono's too.
(d) He's driving a different route every week.

11. How long has it been since Bono has been by to see Troy?
(a) A year.
(b) Two days.
(c) Several months.
(d) A week.

12. Before Rose can react to Troy's confession about an affair, who interrupts their conversation?
(a) Gabriel.
(b) Lyons.
(c) Bono.
(d) Cory.

13. What is Troy doing with the baby as Rose comes out from the house and listens to him?
(a) Singing a lullaby to the baby.
(b) Humming an old song about a dog.
(c) Tapping his foot and rocking the baby.
(d) Telling the baby the history of the family.

14. When Rose comes out, Gabriel arrives prepared to do what?
(a) Play his horn loudly at Troy's funeral.
(b) Blow the gates of heaven open for Troy.
(c) Move back into the house that actually belongs to him.
(d) Tear down the fence he's always hated.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Troy tells Rose he needs to do what in order to help Gabriel?

2. Which character in the play is not seen onstage?

3. What is Rose's reaction when Troy asks her to help take care of Alberta's baby?

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

5. What happens to Alberta?

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