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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Gabriel leaves, what does Rose tell Troy she's heard about Gabriel?

2. Why does Gabriel think Troy is mad at him?

3. What does Troy say about his faithfulness to Rose?

4. When Lyons appears, what makes Troy ask him why he's not in jail?

5. What does Rose say is the reason that Troy never played in the major leagues?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Rose say Raynell brought into her life?

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

3. Why does Troy say he left home when he was a young man?

4. What does Rose say was the reason why Troy never got to play in the major leagues?

5. What story does Troy tell about the time he met the devil?

6. What does Gabriel do at the end of the play?

7. What does Lyons tell Cory when Cory says he can't find a job?

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

9. What does Troy say in response to Cory's question about why Troy has never liked him?

10. Where is Rose taking Raynell and a cake?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the final moments of the play and explain the symbolism of Gabriel's words and actions.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Troy's childhood, explaining what happened to his mother and how his father forced him to leave home. Examine what effect those childhood experiences have on his personality and his actions.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the ways in which baseball terms are used metaphorically throughout the play. Give examples of when and how at least a dozen terms are used.

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