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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Which character in the play is not seen onstage?
(a) Gabriel.
(b) Lyons.
(c) Cory.
(d) Alberta.

4. 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.

5. After Troy reveals his affair, what does Rose tell Troy about her dreams?
(a) She says that her dreams are different now than when they first married.
(b) She says that she learned a long time ago that dreams don't come true.
(c) She says that she still dreams of a great future for them.
(d) She says that she is frustrated at having to let her dreams go.

6. Left alone, what song does Troy sing?
(a) A song about a dog.
(b) A song about loss.
(c) A song about traveling the roads.
(d) A song about love.

7. 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) At the boarding house.
(b) In the hospital.
(c) At the bar.
(d) In an asylum.

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

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

10. What does Rose tell Cory he can't escape?
(a) The part of him that was and will always be Troy.
(b) Nightmares about his childhood.
(c) The fact that he hasn't been to see her for years.
(d) The fact that he physically resembles his father.

11. What does Gabriel do when Lyons tries to help him?
(a) He gives Lyons his horn.
(b) He embraces Lyons.
(c) He yells at Lyons.
(d) He pushes Lyons away.

12. After Rose and Troy discuss Gabriel, what does Troy tell Rose to do?
(a) Make dinner.
(b) Give him $50.
(c) Get him a drink.
(d) Send Cory out.

13. When Cory comes home and finds Lyons visiting, what advice does Lyons give Cory?
(a) To go on with his education.
(b) To stop working and have some fun.
(c) To stay away from Troy.
(d) To get Troy to help him find a job.

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

15. What is Troy's response to Rose's feelings about his affair?
(a) He says he doesn't care what Rose thinks.
(b) He says he's doing the best he can.
(c) He says Rose doesn't know how good she has it.
(d) He says he is in love with Alberta.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Troy and Bono come home from at the beginning of Act 2?

2. What does Lyons tell Cory that Troy always said about trouble?

3. What does Troy tell Cory after he has tried to free Rose?

4. What does Gabriel do when he realizes there is no sound coming from his horn?

5. As Lyons arrives calling for her, Rose comes out to tell him what?

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