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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Rose doing when Troy arrives home with his and Alberta's baby?

2. What happens to Alberta?

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

4. As Lyons arrives calling for her, Rose comes out to tell him what?

5. After Bono leaves, Rose comes out and asks what happened with Gabriel. What does Troy tell her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the play, Rose reveals an early theme of the play when she states, "Some people don't know that improving their lives is possible." Discuss this theme as it applies to Troy. What is Troy's opinion of this idea? Why does he feel the way he does?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the relationship between Rose and Troy. In your analysis, include the following topics: Rose's ultimatum to Troy before they married, Troy's treatment of Rose and her treatment of him throughout the play, Rose's reaction to Troy's affair, and ways in which the couple's relationship changes by the end of the play.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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