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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gabriel do when Lyons tries to help him?

2. What does Cory say when Troy talks about how much he's given Cory?

3. When Cory comes home and finds Lyons visiting, what advice does Lyons give Cory?

4. In Act 2, Scene 4, after Bono leaves, Cory tries to do what?

5. Left alone, what song does Troy sing?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain how the relationship between Cory and Troy evolves from the beginning to the end of the play. Include such factors as Cory's early obedience to his father, his growing defiance, and his attitude at the end of the play.

Essay Topic 2

Using ideas from the play, explain why you think August Wilson chose to call his play "Fences." In addition to discussing the fence which Troy builds around his house, include your ideas about what other fences exist in the play and why the fence serves as a strong symbol in the play.

Essay Topic 3

Examine the character of Lyons. How he is related to the other characters in the book? What are his dreams and difficulties? Why might the playwright have included Lyons' character?

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