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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Rose say Troy was doing when he died?
(a) Working on the fence.
(b) Drinking with Bono.
(c) Swinging his baseball bat.
(d) Driving the garbage truck.

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

5. 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 is to Rose and not Alberta.
(c) He says that acting responsibly towards Cory will only make Cory angry.
(d) He says that his responsibility for Gabriel is complicated.

6. After Troy has confessed to the affair, what does Rose say she realizes about him?
(a) That he's had to put up with a lot in his life.
(b) That he's just a drunk.
(c) That he is not the good man she thought he was.
(d) That he has turned into a good father.

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

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

9. Troy says that he made a hit when he met Rose, got to first base with Cory, and that Alberta makes him feel so good he could __________ (fill in the blank).
(a) Steal second.
(b) Hit a home run.
(c) Play in the World Series.
(d) Hit a ball out of the park.

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

11. What does Cory say when Troy talks about how much he's given Cory?
(a) Cory says that Troy has never given him anything.
(b) Cory says that Troy has only done what fathers are supposed to do.
(c) Cory says that he wishes Troy was not his father.
(d) Cory tells Troy all he's ever done is to hold him back.

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

13. What does Troy say to his daughter?
(a) That he's done his best.
(b) That people can be cruel.
(c) That he won't let anything bad happen to her.
(d) That he cares about her.

14. 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) Fix things with his boss.
(d) Keep him away from liquor.

15. When Cory notices the fence had been built, what does Rose say?
(a) That Troy finished it to keep Raynell in when she was young.
(b) That she paid to have it done because she couldn't stand seeing it half-finished.
(c) That she finished it herself with a little help from Gabriel.
(d) That Bono finished it because he knew it was important to her.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Lyons leaves, what does Cory do alone in the yard, not knowing that Troy is watching him?

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?

3. What is Troy doing with the baby as Rose comes out from the house and listens to him?

4. Where does Rose go in Act 2, Scene 4?

5. When Cory comes out and tries to free Rose from Troy's grip, what does Troy do?

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