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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While Cory is inside looking for another saw, what does Bono tell Troy to be careful about?
(a) About alienating Cory.
(b) About carrying on with two women.
(c) About wasting too much time on the fence.
(d) About spending too much money on the fence.

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

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

4. When Raynell comes outside, what does she ask Cory?
(a) If he knows the song about Blue the dog.
(b) If he is really her brother.
(c) If he wants to look at some pictures of their father.
(d) If he is going to move in with them.

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

6. How many children has Rose actually given birth to?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) None.
(d) One.

7. Why does Cory say he has come home?
(a) To help arrange the funeral.
(b) To see Raynell.
(c) To help with his Uncle Gabriel.
(d) To get clear from his father completely.

8. At the end of the play, why does Lyons go into the house?
(a) He's going to take away Troy's things.
(b) He's living in the house now.
(c) He wants to borrow money from Rose.
(d) Rose calls him to come eat breakfast.

9. Troy tells Rose he needs to do what in order to help Gabriel?
(a) Keep him from gambling.
(b) Come up with $50 bail.
(c) Keep him away from liquor.
(d) Fix things with his boss.

10. Where do Troy and Bono come home from at the beginning of Act 2?
(a) The bar.
(b) The police station.
(c) The game.
(d) Their job.

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

12. When Troy says that he's been stuck with Rose for eighteen years, how does she respond?
(a) That they have Cory to show for their long relationship.
(b) That she feels angry with him for using the word "stuck."
(c) That she always put her faith in him and their marriage.
(d) That it's felt longer than that to her.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Bono remarks to Troy that he has noticed that Troy has been spending a lot of time with whom?

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

3. After several months have passed since Troy revealed his affair to Rose, how often has Troy been at home?

4. What argument does Troy use to talk Rose into taking care of the baby?

5. When Troy sends Cory in for another saw, what does Troy ask Bono?

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