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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Cory tell Troy about his job?
(a) That the manager wants to give him a promotion.
(b) That he doesn't want to work part-time.
(c) That the manager gave the job to somebody else.
(d) That he quit his job.

2. What sport does Bono say Troy excelled at?
(a) Football.
(b) Basketball.
(c) Baseball.
(d) Golf.

3. What does Troy say about the Negro League?
(a) That it was a stupid idea.
(b) That he knew everybody in it.
(c) That it had better pitchers.
(d) That it was good for blacks.

4. What does Rose tell Troy he should do when the football recruiter comes to the house?
(a) He should wait to hear Bono's opinion.
(b) He should not sign the papers.
(c) He should ask the recruiter how much money is involved.
(d) He should sign the papers.

5. When Rose appears in Act 1, why does Bono say he doesn't want to stay for dinner?
(a) Bono says he has to get home to his woman.
(b) Bono says he's afraid that he and Troy will get into a fight if he stays.
(c) Bono says he's not hungry.
(d) Bono says he's meeting friends at a bar.

Short Answer Questions

1. While they are working together, for what reason does Troy say Cory should be grateful to him?

2. After working silently for a while with Troy, Cory tries to make small talk about baseball and Troy makes which of the following comments?

3. Why does Troy tell Cory he has to get another job?

4. What is Rose doing when Cory returns home from football practice?

5. After Rose sends Cory out to help Troy, what do Cory and Troy work on silently for some time before talking to each other?

Short Essay Questions

1. After Lyons arrives in Act 1, Scene 4, Gabriel reveals to Rose that he thinks Troy is mad at him for what reason?

2. Gabriel is no longer living at the boarding house; where has he now been taken?

3. What does Troy say in response to Rose's comment on a neighbor who won some money playing the lottery?

4. After Lyons leaves, and Cory is left alone in the yard, what does he do, unaware that Troy is watching him?

5. When Troy complains that Cory is lazy, how does Rose respond?

6. What did Gabriel receive as compensation for his injury?

7. Where is Rose taking Raynell and a cake?

8. What has Bono been doing on Friday nights instead of drinking beer with Troy?

9. What did Troy finish before he died?

10. What does Troy remind Rose about Gabriel's compensation?

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