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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Troy say that he can't stand Cory doing?
(a) Stepping over him.
(b) Asking Troy for money.
(c) Trying to get out of work.
(d) Going out at night until all hours.

2. Gabriel had been living at the boarding house, but during Rose and Troy's conversation, it is revealed that Gabriel is now living where?
(a) In the hospital.
(b) At the bar.
(c) In an asylum.
(d) At the boarding house.

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

4. Why does Troy say he will take care of the baby?
(a) Because he will get state money.
(b) Because she is his responsibility.
(c) Because he loves her.
(d) Because of his love for her mother.

5. In Act 2, Scene 4, after Bono leaves, Cory tries to do what?
(a) To step over Troy to get into the house.
(b) To convince Troy to let him go out that night.
(c) To get Troy to give him some money.
(d) To get out of working on the fence.

6. What does Troy say after Cory says he's leaving and tells Rose he'll be back for his things later?
(a) He says he should have made the decision long before.
(b) He calls after him to come when Troy's not home.
(c) He shouts, "Hallelujah!"
(d) He yells, "Good riddance to bad rubbish!"

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

8. Which of the following is NOT included in Old Blue's song?
(a) That he died like a man.
(b) That he treed a possum in Noah's Ark.
(c) That his grave was dug with a silver spade.
(d) That he lived near the river and swam every day.

9. 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 Rose is a wonderful mother.
(c) He says that Rose has always wanted a daughter.
(d) He says that the baby is his child.

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

11. What does Rose ask Troy not to do when Troy comments that Alberta was not alone in the world?
(a) Rose asks Troy to ask for forgiveness.
(b) Rose asks Troy not to push her away.
(c) Rose asks Troy to judge everyone fairly.
(d) Rose asks Troy to forget about Alberta.

12. How many children has Troy actually fathered?
(a) One.
(b) Two.
(c) Four.
(d) Three.

13. What does Rose say Raynell brought into her life?
(a) Hope.
(b) Sunshine.
(c) A chance to raise a daughter.
(d) A mature motherhood.

14. When Troy yells at Cory to get away from his (Troy's) house, what does Cory respond?
(a) Cory says that he will beat up Troy before he leaves.
(b) Cory says that the house belongs to his mother and she's the only one who can tell him to leave.
(c) Cory says that this is just one more time that Troy has told him what to do.
(d) Cory says that it's not his house at all because it was bought with Gabriel' money.

15. In his monologue, what does Troy say he's going to finish?
(a) His job.
(b) His relationship with Alberta.
(c) The fence.
(d) His relationship with Rose.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Troy sings, Bono stops by on his way _______ (fill in the blank).

2. Troy stops the conversation with Rose about his affair by saying he is going ________ (fill in the blank).

3. What is Troy's response to Rose's feelings about his affair?

4. What does Rose say Troy was doing when he died?

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

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